Laparoscopic techniques for the repair of vaginal vault prolapse: Determining if less is more |
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Authors: | E James Wright Li-Ming Su |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Urology, The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, A3E, 4940 Eastern Avenue, 21224 Baltimore, MD, USA |
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Abstract: | Repair of vaginal vault prolapse remains a surgical challenge. Abdominal, vaginal, and combined procedures have been described.
The ideal operation remains elusive with regard to outcomes, morbidity, and economics. As an extension of the abdominal approach,
laparoscopy continues to gain favor as an access method and as a surgical advancement. Recent studies highlight a number of
laparoscopic techniques for restoration of apical support that demonstrate feasibility and encouraging results. Further study
is necessary to determine if the minimally invasive nature of laparoscopy can duplicate or surpass standard abdominal and
vaginal approaches to the repair of pelvic organ prolapse. |
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