ArticleFemale pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
Colpocleisis: A Survey of Current Practice Patterns.
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- Urinary outcomes following colpocleisis without concomitant anti-incontinence procedure: A retrospective single-center study.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Obliterative Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Retrospective Cohort Comparing Three Techniques.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Impact of Age on Perioperative Complications After Obliterative Vaginal Surgery.Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Obliterative Surgery in Managing Advanced Apical Prolapse in Elderly Women: A 20-Years of Single Surgeon's Experience.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of Le Fort colpocleisis for the treatment of severe pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- Risk factors predicting the loss of functional independence after obliterative procedures for pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- Colpocleisis with a skin flap.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Sudden Cardiac Death in Famous Athletes, Lessons Learned, Heterogeneity in Expert Recommendations and Pitfalls of Contemporary Screening Strategies.Journal of atrial fibrillation · 2019Review
- The underutilization of obliterative and constrictive surgery in the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2019Article
- Survey of pelvic reconstructive surgeons on performance of opportunistic salpingectomy at the time of pelvic organ prolapse repair.International urogynecology journal · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundCurrently, there are no standard treatment guidelines for colpocleisis. Clinical practice varies widely for this safe and effective procedure.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the current practice patterns in the United States among surgeons who perform colpocleisis.
methodsA 27-item anonymous Web-based survey was sent to all practicing physicians affiliated with the American Urogynecologic Society. It consisted of questions regarding the demographic background of the physicians and their current practice as it relates to colpocleisis.
resultsOf the 1422 physicians contacted, 322 responded (23%) to the questionnaire. Slightly more than half were female with an average time of 15 years in practice. The majority of respondents (79%) were urogynecologists. Most surgeons chose colpocleisis for its high success rate, short operating time, and low risk of complications. Approximately half of the providers performed both LeFort and total colpocleisis. Only 18% performed a routine hysterectomy at the time of surgery. Routine preoperative endometrial evaluation was preferred by 68% of the respondents, with 81% utilizing a transvaginal ultrasound first. Almost all providers would perform concomitant incontinence procedures, with 54% requiring a positive cough stress test and normal postvoid residual.
conclusionsThere is variation in the current practice of colpocleisis in the United States. LeFort colpocleisis is most commonly performed, and routine hysterectomy is uncommon. Two thirds of surgeons evaluate the endometrium prior to surgery. Concomitant anti-incontinence procedures appear to be standard.
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