Robotic surgery for uterine or vaginal prolapse

Prolapse is the "falling" of any pelvic floor organ. It occurs when the connective tissue or muscles are too weak to hold the organ in place. This is a very common problem for women as they age, particularly after childbirth. Uterine prolapse (when the uterus "falls") always involves some degree of vaginal vault prolapse.

Sacrocolpopexy is a surgery that uses a mesh to hold the vagina in its proper anatomical position. In the past, this surgery required an "open" procedure; however, robotic-assisted surgery now offers another option that is less invasive.

Minimally invasive means better health for you

Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy has a high success rate and only requires several small incisions in the abdomen. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, you can benefit from the following:

• Significantly less pain

• Fewer complications

• Less blood loss

• Less risk of infection

• Less scarring

• Quicker recovery time

A team of experienced robotic surgeons

Sharp is the first system on the West Coast to be recognized as a Network of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, signifying our ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality surgical care to our patients.

Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for a robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy.

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