Vaginal Hysterectomy, Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension and Vaginal Wall Repair

UMHS Department: 
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
8E Nursing Unit
Link to Web: 
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/gyn/slstvh.pdf
Subjects: 
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Sacrospinous Ligament
Gynecological Surgery
Document Type: 
Post-Procedure Instructions
Pre-Procedure Instructions
Format: 
PDF
Population: 
02-Women
Languages: 
English
Physical Description: 
20 pgs
Description: 
The hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix through the vagina. Removal of the ovaries and tubes depends on the patient. A sacrospinous ligament suspension is a type of surgery that is used to lift up the top of the vagina and hold it in place.
Keywords: 
SSLS, Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension, Anterior Repair, Cystocele Repair, Posterior Repair, Rectocele Repair, Hysterectomy, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Publication or Revision Year: 
2019
Cover Sheet: 
No
Writing Team Contact: 
Laurie Crimando, Diana Stetson