Colpocleisis

Colpocleisis (pronounced: kol-po-kly-sis) is a surgical procedure performed on women, primarily to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The term is derived from the Greek words "kolpos" meaning "hollow, womb, vagina" and "kleisis" meaning "closure".

Definition

Colpocleisis is a type of vaginal surgery that involves closing off the vaginal canal. This procedure is typically performed on elderly women who are not sexually active and have severe pelvic organ prolapse. It is considered a less invasive alternative to other surgical treatments for pelvic organ prolapse.

Procedure

During a colpocleisis, the surgeon will close off the vaginal canal either partially (LeFort colpocleisis) or completely (total colpocleisis). The procedure is performed under anesthesia and usually takes about one to two hours.

Risks and Complications

Like any surgical procedure, colpocleisis carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, and damage to nearby organs. There may also be complications related to anesthesia.

Related Terms

• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Vaginal surgery
• Anesthesia
• LeFort colpocleisis
• Total colpocleisis

See Also

• Hysterectomy
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Urogynecology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Colpocleisis
• Wikipedia's article - Colpocleisis

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