All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Prolapse surgery is used to repair and reconstruct the support of the vagina and its neighbouring organs when there is a prolapsed uterus. The surgeon's goal is to restore normal anatomy, sexual function and human physiological function (urination and defecation). Surgical options for patients with uterine and /or vaginal prolapse is dependent on degree and severity of prolapse, areas specific for prolapse, desire to maintain fertility (maintain uterus), desire to maintain sexual function, patient age, patients overall general health and patients desire and opinion.