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What is the definition or description of: cystocele repair?

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Dr. Mitchell Schuster answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Hernia repair: A cytocele is a hernia of the pelvic floor in women. Correction of the hernia involves placing the bladder above the area of the hernia and then repairing the hernia so the bladder does not fall back through again. That can be done by using your own tissue, or using grafts.

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Bladder tack.: Commonly referred to as a "bladder tack " a cystocele repair is a variety of procedures that are used to fix a prolapsed or dropping bladder. Typically sutures are used to repair the damaged supportive tissue between the bladder and the vagina. Sometimes a graft is used to reinforce this repair. The surgery can be performed through a vaginal or laparoscopic approach.

Answered 10/23/2017

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