Vaginal Prolapse Surgery Treatment in India
About Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Key Highlights
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Effectively restores normal pelvic anatomy and support.Alleviates uncomfortable symptoms like vaginal pressure, bulge, and urinary incontinence.Can improve bladder and bowel function, enhancing daily comfort.Offers various surgical techniques (native tissue, graft-augmented) tailored to individual needs.Often performed through the vagina, minimizing visible external scars.Aims to provide a long-term solution, improving overall quality of life and physical activity./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (feeling of a bulge or pressure in the vagina).
- Prolapse that interferes with daily activities, exercise, or sexual function.
- Associated urinary problems like stress incontinence, difficulty emptying the bladder, or recurrent infections.
- Associated bowel dysfunction such as constipation or difficulty with defecation.
- Prolapse that has failed to improve with conservative management like pelvic floor physiotherapy or pessary use.
- Ulceration or bleeding of the protruding vaginal tissue.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including a physical exam and possibly imaging (like ultrasound).
- Discuss all medications (especially blood thinners) with your doctor; some may need to be paused.
- Undergo pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECG, and a chest X-ray as advised.
- Maintain good hygiene and may be asked to shower with a special antiseptic soap before surgery.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before the procedure).
- Arrange for transportation and post-operative support at home for the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Infection at the surgical site or in the urinary tract.
- Injury to nearby structures like the bladder, urethra, or rectum.
- Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia) post-surgery.
- Recurrence of the prolapse over time.
- Risks associated with anesthesia, such as respiratory or cardiac issues.
- Formation of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis).
- Rare complications with mesh-augmented repairs include erosion, pain, or infection related to the mesh.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically required for 1-3 days for monitoring and initial pain management.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects (more than 5-10 kgs), strenuous exercise, and prolonged standing for 4-6 weeks.
- No sexual intercourse or insertion of anything into the vagina (like tampons) for about 6-8 weeks.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Maintain a high-fiber diet and stay hydrated to prevent constipation and straining.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
- Gradually resume normal activities as approved by your surgeon, with a full return to all activities often taking 2-3 months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery, 2-3 months for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vaginal prolapse surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vaginal prolapse surgery 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 vaginal prolapse surgery. 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 vaginal prolapse surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vaginal Prolapse Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing vaginal prolapse surgery.
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