What is colporrhaphy suture?
Colporrhaphy, also known as vaginal wall repair, is a surgical procedure performed to correct defects in the vaginal wall, or pelvic-organ prolapse, including cystoceles and rectoceles.
How is a colporrhaphy performed?
During the colporrhaphy operation, an incision is made near the entrance of the vagina, extending inward toward the top of the vaginal canal. This incision gives the surgeon access to repair and restructure the weakened underlying pelvic floor tissue that caused the prolapse.
What is an anterior colporrhaphy repair?
Cystocele repair (anterior colporrhaphy) repairs the hernia of the wall between the bladder and vagina. This procedure can ease chronic discomfort from a bulging vagina and difficulty emptying the bladder.
What does a posterior colporrhaphy treat?
Rectocele repair (posterior colporrhaphy) removes your bowel hernia from the vagina. This procedure can help ease chronic discomfort and difficulty having bowel movements. Advantages of vaginal reconstructive procedures include: Small vaginal incision, no abdominal incision.
What is the CPT code for colporrhaphy?
57200
Related CPT Codes
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 57200 | Colporrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina (nonobstetrical) |
| 57210 | Colpoperineorrhaphy, suture of injury of vagina and/or perineum (nonobstetrical) |
| 57220 | Plastic operation on urethral sphincter, vaginal approach (eg, Kelly urethral plication) |
| 57230 | Plastic repair of urethrocele |
How long does Colporrhaphy surgery take?
The surgical procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to perform. If performed by itself, it is an outpatient procedure and does not require an overnight stay. However, it is often performed with other types of prolapse surgeries to address all the areas of prolapse.
How successful is anterior Colporrhaphy?
Success rate of the surgery is about 85 – 90%. Serious complications are rare with this type of surgery. However, no surgery is without risk and the main potential complications are listed below. 5-15% women will develop recurrent prolapse.
Is posterior colporrhaphy performed?
Posterior colporrhaphy is performed through the vagina by making an incision in the posterior wall of the vagina in order to identify the weaknesses in the fibromuscular layer.
What is CPT code for anterior and posterior Colporrhaphy?
57260-51—Anterior and posterior (A&P) repair.
What is a Uterosacral ligament suspension?
The uterosacral ligament suspension is a procedure used to correct prolapse of the vaginal vault or apex (top of the vagina). It is typically performed at the time of vaginal hysterectomy, although it can also be performed in other situations.
What is LeFort Colpocleisis?
Introduction and hypothesis: LeFort colpocleisis is a minimally invasive surgical option for patients with pelvic organ prolapse who no longer desire sexual activity. Pelvic surgeons have limited exposure to this procedure during their training, and are therefore less likely to offer this procedure to their patients.
What do you need to know about colporrhaphy surgery?
Colporrhaphy is the surgical repair of a defect in the vaginal wall, including a cystocele (when the bladder protrudes into the vagina) and a rectocele (when the rectum protrudes into the vagina).
How is colporrhaphy used to treat bladder prolapse?
Colporrhaphy is a surgical procedure to repair pelvic organ prolapse such as cystocele (prolapsed bladder) or rectocele (prolapsed rectum). Approximately one in 10 women will require surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse at some point in their lives.
What’s the difference between anterior and posterior colporrhaphy?
Anterior colporrhaphy (also known as anterior vaginal repair) treats prolapses that affect the front wall of the vagina, such as cystocele (prolapsed bladder). Posterior colporrhaphy (also known as posterior vaginal repair) addresses issues affecting the back wall of the vagina, such as rectocele (prolapse of the rectum).
How is posterior colporrhaphy used to treat rectocele?
Posterior colporrhaphy (also known as posterior vaginal repair) addresses issues affecting the back wall of the vagina, such as rectocele (prolapse of the rectum). During the postoperative recovery period, a catheter may be inserted into the bladder, and a pack may be placed in the vagina to reduce initial bleeding.