Clinical efficacy of improved vaginal tightening surgery on vaginal relaxation / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore more effective methods in vaginal tightening surgery for vaginal relaxation treatment. Methods 132 cases of patients who suffered the decline in quality of sex life owing to vaginal relaxation, requiring improved vaginal tightening surgery. The vaginal surgery was performed to repair the muscles and fascia of the anterior and posterior walls effectively, meanwhile the perineal laceration was also repaired. According to the hammock theory of the treatment of urethral disruption, patients with urinary incontinence with tension was treated to strengthen one suture needle on muscle fascia in the middle of urethra, when repairing anterior of vagina. For patients with constipation, the posterior of vagina was repaired to strengthen 3 suture needles on levator ani during repairing the anterior and posterior wall, so that the vaginal mucosa could get maximum protection. Results 118 patients had been followed up for 2-7 years. A questionnaire survey was conducted about four elements targeted on improving sexual satisfaction, tension incontinence, constipation and vaginal discharge. The clinical results were satisfactory. Conclusions The surgical design is professional and highly effective, and the patients are satisfied with the results. It is suitable for experienced specialists to perform the procedures.