Colporrhaphy Treatment in India
About Colporrhaphy
Key Highlights
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Effectively corrects vaginal prolapse, restoring normal pelvic anatomy.Alleviates uncomfortable symptoms like pelvic pressure, bulging sensation, and urinary/bowel issues.Can significantly improve quality of life and physical comfort.Often performed through the vagina, avoiding external abdominal scars.Can be combined with other procedures like hysterectomy or incontinence surgery if needed.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic anterior vaginal wall prolapse (cystocele) causing bladder bulging.
- Symptomatic posterior vaginal wall prolapse (rectocele) causing rectal bulging.
- Pelvic pressure or a sensation of something falling out of the vagina.
- Difficulty with urination, incomplete bladder emptying, or stress urinary incontinence.
- Difficulty with bowel movements or the need to manually splint the vagina to defecate.
- Prolapse that has not improved with conservative measures like pelvic floor physiotherapy.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including pelvic exam, to assess the prolapse stage.
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners.
- Undergo pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECG, or a urine test.
- Maintain good vaginal health; treat any active infections prior to surgery.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink after midnight before surgery).
- Arrange for help at home and time off work for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Injury to surrounding organs (bladder, rectum, ureters).
- Formation of painful scar tissue or narrowing of the vagina (dyspareunia).
- Recurrence of the prolapse over time.
- New onset or worsening of urinary incontinence.
- Rare risks include fistula formation (abnormal connection between organs).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Vaginal bleeding and discharge are normal for several weeks.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5 kgs), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 6-8 weeks.
- Use prescribed pain medication and stool softeners to avoid straining.
- Maintain good hygiene; showers are preferred over baths initially.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing.
- Gradually resume normal activities as approved by your surgeon.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for full recovery and resumption of all activities
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering colporrhaphy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for colporrhaphy in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform colporrhaphy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for colporrhaphy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Colporrhaphy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing colporrhaphy.
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