title: Endoscopic suspension of the prolapsed vaginal dome.
abstract: Complete prolapse of the vaginal dome post hysterectomy is uncommon. However, complications such as urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary infections, and ureteral obstruction leading to anuria and loss of renal function may result. A modified technique for endoscopic suspension of the bladder neck and vaginal prolapse, performed in six patients, is presented. The positive results achieved after a 64-month of follow-up suggest that this procedure is another safe alternative to correct vaginal prolapse and its complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Santa Casa Hospital, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Da Ros
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Telöken
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Busatto
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Sogari
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Lisboa
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Vargas Souto
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012449:Safety; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D001748:Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*