Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Reconstructive pelvic surgery restores pelvic structure in women with

pelvic organ prolapse
- uterine prolapse
- vaginal prolapse
vaginal laxity
bowel or bladder incontinence
fistula of the pelvic organs

Pelvic floor disorders may occur as a result of childbirth, medical conditions, sports injuries, or aging. A wide range of symptoms related to pelvic structure affect the quality of the lives of millions of women. Dr. Romanzi and her team of specialists utilize state-of-the-art therapies that often recommend minimally invasive pelvic reconstruction surgical techniques that result in shorter recovery periods.

Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse, or “POP” can best be described as “a woman’s hernia.” There several specific types of pelvic organ prolapse: uterine prolapse, vaginal prolapse, dropped bladder (cytocele), rectal bulge (rectocele), deep pelvic hernia (enterocele), and vaginal laxity (perineal thinning). Click here to learn more about pelvic organ prolapse.

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Fistula of the pelvic organs

A fistula is an abnormal connection between the vagina and the urinary tract (as in urethra or bladder) or the vagina and the rectum. These defects allow passage of urine or feces through the vagina. In developed nations, fistulas are not common, and tend to be small, resulting from complications of pelvic surgery, radiation therapy, or inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease of the bowel.