Laparoscopic hysteropexy OXFORD

A short video demonstrating laparoscopic hysteropexy performed at the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford.

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Hysteropexy is resuspension of the prolapsed uterus using a strip of synthetic mesh to lift the uterus and hold it in place. The operation is performed using keyhole surgery (laparoscopy).

A hysteropexy is performed to correct prolapse of the uterus (womb).

Most gynaecology units in the UK would offer hysterectomy when the uterus has prolapsed. This is inappropriate when women wish to preserve fertility and indeed many women who have completed their families still wish to preserve their uterus.

Laparoscopic resuspension and preservation of the uterus as an alternative to hysterectomy is not widely available. Oxford is one of few centres offering this surgery and it is important patients appreciate it is still a relatively new procedure with no long term follow up results. We have however in Oxford been offering this operation since 2004 and have treated over 300 women this way and have published our results.

The theoretical advantages of this operation over hysterectomy, as well as preservation of fertility, are a stronger repair, with less risk of recurrent prolapse. Cuts to the vagina itself are also avoided so it is likely there is less risk of subsequent sexual problems.

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