Colpoperineocleisis de Labhardt: una alternativa segura y eficaz para el tratamiento del prolapso genital en pacientes sin actividad sexual

Urinary Retention Secondary to Colpocleisis: A Case Report

“…Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is the protrusion of the pelvic organs through the introitus vaginalis, caused by the rupture or dysfunction of the endopelvic fixation structures, accompanied by the weakening of adjacent tissues [1]. POP can affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it because it can cause lower abdominal, sacral or lumbar pain, sexual dysfunction, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence, increased post-void residual urine, constipation, vaginal bleeding, hematuria or hematochezia [2].…”

“…This procedure is a quick and simple procedure that improves the patient's quality of life and restores bladder and bowel function. Colpocleisis is only indicated in elderly women with complete POP and does not involve functional repair due to co-morbidities, and in women who do not want to preserve their sexual function because it involves the occlusion of the vagina [9]; the priority of this procedure is to achieve a quick, simple, low complication approach with efficiency and durability with the POP repair [1].…”

“…There are two types of colpocleisis: total colpocleisis, in which the vaginal space is fully occluded through binding integumentary and mucosal tissue, from the hymen ring posterior up to 0.5-2.0 cm of the external anterior urethral meatus; and a partial colpocleisis, in which the distal portion of the vagina wall is preserved with the closure of the labia [1].…”