Pelvic promontory fixation of the vaginal vault in sixty-two patients with prolapse after hysterectomy.

Abstract

During a 20 year study period from 1969 to 1991, 62 patients underwent abdominal colpopexy between a prolapsed vaginal vault and the cartilage of the promontory. A simple surgical operation technique introduced in 1954 was modified and tested on these women. Hysterectomy, either transabdominal or vaginal, had previously been performed upon all of these patients. In some instances, short lyodura loops were used to suspend the vagina. In all operations, the suspension was covered with peritoneum of the lumbosacral area. Functional and cosmetic results were excellent and urinary stress incontinence could often be improved. It is suggested that this type of procedure is indicated in subtotal and total prolapse of the vagina after hysterectomy in patients who desire to preserve sexual function.