WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: abdominal vs. vaginal surgery

Re: abdominal vs. vaginal surgery

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 21:28:03 -0500 (CDT)

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Depending on the skill of the surgeon, either method may be good. Consider a urogynecologist for the surgery if you want it to be your last.

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

Dr. M

At Sun, 28 Apr 2002, Kat wrote: >
>Hello Doctors,
>
>I will be having surgery sometime this summer to correct a cystocele,
>rectocele & fallen bladder neck. I have been reading up on abdominal
>vs. vaginal procedures for this surgery, but, quite frankly, don't like
>the low (and sometimes short) success rates.
>
>Are there any new techniques available these days that have a better
>success rate? I will also be having adhesions removed (for the 2nd
>time!!), which resulted from a hysterectomy I had 2 years ago. I don't
>know if this will have an effect on the type of surgery performed - just
>thought I'd mention it.
>
>I would REALLY like for this to be my LAST surgery EVER! I would
>appreciate any information that you may have on new and/or advanced
>pelvic relaxation procedures. I have a surgical consult next week and
>would like to be well "armed" with questions!
>
>Thank you for your time.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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