Use of vault drainage for reducing vault haematoma during vaginal hysterectomy

Vaginal repair of vaginal vault dehiscence after postpartum hysterectomy

Vaginal vault dehiscence (VVD) may occur rarely after hysterectomy. Although mostly, a vaginal cuff dehiscence is seen after robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy, it may also be observed as a complication of abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy. Vaginal repair is one of the techniques used for VVD. Here, we will describe a case of vaginally repaired VVD, associated with intra-abdominal hematoma af...

Vaginal Vault Prolapse

Introduction. Vaginal vault prolapse is a common complication following vaginal hysterectomy with negative impact on women's quality of life due to associated urinary, anorectal and sexual dysfunction. A clear understanding of the supporting mechanism for the uterus and vagina is important in making the right choice of corrective procedure. Management should be individualised, taking into consi...

Resection of the vaginal vault for vaginal recurrence of cervical cancer after hysterectomy and brachytherapy

BACKGROUND We describe our experiences with vaginal vault resection for vaginal recurrence of cervical cancer after hysterectomy and radiotherapy. After operative treatment, the rate of vaginal vault recurrence of uterine cervical cancer is reported to be about 5%. There is no consensus regarding the treatment for these cases. METHODS Between 2004 and 2012, eight patients with vaginal vault r...

Simple Papillomata Removed from the Vaginal Vault after Vaginal Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer

Uterine and Vaginal Vault Prolapse