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Female Pelvic Surgery: Obliterative Vaginal Procedures

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Colpocleisis is a successful operation with few complications, and postoperatively patients report minimal regret and significant improvement in quality of life. SUI should be evaluated preoperatively but may warrant postoperative reassessment based on patient symptoms. Concurrent procedures are associated with more risks and should be carefully chosen. Urgency urinary incontinence after these surgeries can be problematic and may require additional medical treatment. Overall, the procedure is an effective option in the properly selected patient.

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  1. Department of Urology, Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Ryan M. Krlin

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Barry Hallner Jr.

  3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow in Section of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Louisiana State University Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Nia Thompson

  4. Chair, Department of Urology, Louisiana State University Health, New Orleans, LA, USA

    J. Christian Winters

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Krlin, R.M., Hallner, B., Thompson, N., Winters, J.C. (2020). Female Pelvic Surgery: Obliterative Vaginal Procedures. In: Firoozi, F. (eds) Female Pelvic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28319-3_6

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