Can a rectocele and cystocele be repaired at the same time?

If there is any bulging of the bladder, this will also be repaired at the same time- this is called and anterior repair or cystocele repair. It is possible that a graft or mesh may be used during the surgery to help in the long term success of the repair.

How do they fix cystocele and rectocele?

Surgery is done to relieve bulging into the vagina that may be caused by a cystocele and rectocele. Surgery is usually used only after you have tried other treatments such as: Doing muscle-strengthening exercises, called Kegel exercises. Placing a pessary in the vagina (a device that supports the vaginal walls).

How painful is a rectocele repair?

The most common postoperative symptom after rectocele repair is rectal pressure and discomfort. This should resolve over several weeks as the tissue heals. The success for this procedure to correct the bulge is over 80-90 percent depending on the technique used.

How painful is cystocele surgery?

You may experience discomfort in the vagina for 1-2 weeks following the surgery. The physician may place a medicated vaginal packing in the vagina overnight. The catheter stays for 2-6 days to give the bladder more time to function normally. You may notice bloody discharge and/or odor from the vagina for 1-2 weeks.

How long does a rectocele operation take?

In most cases, surgery is done under general anesthesia and takes about one hour. The most common surgical repair is a transvaginal rectocele repair, also called a posterior repair. The rectocele is reached through the vagina.

How long is hospital stay after cystocele surgery?

The surgery involves: A small vaginal incision, no abdominal incision. No hospital stay (same-day surgery or just overnight) Fast recovery time (2-3 weeks or less)

What are the risks of rectocele surgery?

Risks / Benefits Infection. Pain during sexual intercourse. Development of a fistula (an open channel) between the vagina and rectum. Recurrence of the rectocele.