Dr Dimple Doshi

Dr Dimple Doshi

Rectocele Repair

Rectocele repair surgery  also known as posterior colporrhaphy in medical terms; may be done with or without mesh placement. It is called posterior or back as the rectum is behind the vagina.

Dr. Dimple Doshi at Vardaan Hospital; believes prevention is better than cure, and thus apart from the precise treatment guidelines; preventive measures are an essential part of our consultations with the patients who have either had it or want to know more about it.

  1. You will be asked not to drink or eat at least 6 hours before the surgery.
  2. Your detailed history including that of anymedicines you are taking; allergies; surgeries or any illnesses.

Anesthesia: Usually regional; local or general may be used.

Procedure: The vagina is opened by putting an incision. The vaginal skin is separeated from the underlying fascia.he defect is sutured . Excess vaginal skin is removed and incision is closed with absorbable stiches.

You will be asked to avoid lifting heavy weights; long periods of standing; sexual intercourse and eessive straining with bowel movements.

  1. Anesthesia related complications
  2. Damage to surrounding structures
  3. Stool discharge into the vagina or fistula
  4. Infection
  5. Bleeding