… The umbrella term of “colpocleisis” encompasses LeFort Colpocleisis, a uterine sparing
procedure, colpocleisis with hysterectomy, and post-hysterectomy vaginal vault colpocleisis.
Typically levator myorrhaphy and perineorrhaphy are also included to reinforce the repair.
This video demonstrates several advanced surgical techniques to streamline the
colpocleisis procedure. These methods include using electrosurgery to mark out the
epithelium, the push-spread technique for superficial dissection, and demonstrating …

Objective To highlight several advanced surgical techniques for all types of colpocleisis.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that affects up to 40% of the postmenopausal
female population. 1, 2 Particularly for women with advanced pelvic organ prolapse who no
longer desire penetrative vaginal intercourse and with multiple medical comorbidities, the
obliterative approach is preferred due to decreased anesthetic needs, operative time, and
perioperative morbidity. 3 Additionally, colpocleisis is associated with a greater than 95 …