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  2. Cystocele - Wikipedia

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    Cystocele can be further described as being apical, medial, or lateral. [30] Apical cystocele is located upper third of the vagina. The structures involved are the endopelvic fascia and ligaments. The cardinal ligaments and the uterosacral ligaments suspend the upper vaginal-dome. The cystocele in this region of the vagina is thought to be due ...

  3. Pelvic organ prolapse - Wikipedia

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    When operating a pelvic organ prolapse, introducing a mid-urethral sling during or after surgery seems to reduce stress urinary incontinence. [13] Transvaginal repair seems to be more effective than transanal repair in posterior wall prolapse, but adverse effects cannot be excluded. [14] According to the FDA, serious complications are "not rare ...

  4. Vaginoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Surgery to the vagina is done to correct congenital defects to the vagina, urethra and rectum. It may correct protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vagina ( cystocele ) and protrusion of the rectum ( rectocele ) into the vagina. [ 1 ]

  5. Manchester operation - Wikipedia

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    The Manchester operation, Manchester repair or simply Fothergill operation is a technique used in gynaecologic surgeries. It is an operation for uterine prolapse by fixation of the cardinal ligaments.

  6. Surgical mesh - Wikipedia

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    Mesh surgery can be performed in various areas of the pelvic region, such as cystocele, rectocele, and vaginal vault or uterus. The most commonly used material, as in hernia surgery, is PP, which is considered to have acceptable biocompatibility within the region. It induces a mild inflammatory response but has a tendency to adhere to the ...

  7. Colporrhaphy - Wikipedia

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    It is the surgical intervention for both cystocele (protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vagina) and rectocele (protrusion of the rectum into the vagina). [citation needed] The repair may be to either or both of the anterior (front) or posterior (rear) vaginal walls, thus the origin of some of its alternative names. [1] [2] [3]

  8. 6-Year-Old Boy Who Was Born Blind Gets Vision Partially ...

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    The experimental surgery was only done in one eye in order to mitigate any potential safety issues. Related: 6-Year-Old Diagnosed with a Stroke After Mom Noticed Her Eye 'Rolling Around Freely'

  9. Transvaginal mesh - Wikipedia

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    Transvaginal mesh surgery is expected to show improved pelvic support after the first few weeks, particularly for non-absorbable meshes which have a higher biocompatibility and permanent outcome. [9] For absorbable meshes, longer recovery time and lower durability are expected as native tissues need to grow into the pores to support the ...