Reversal of colpocleisis-A surgical technique for recurrent pelvic organ prolapse

Given the rarity of recurrent pelvic organ prolapse after obliterative procedures and the paucity of data in the literature on this topic, optimal management is challenging. We describe a technique of reversal of colpocleisis in an 81-year-old woman with recurrent prolapse as the first step in a staged, reconstructive procedure. Basic principles underlying our approach include multidisciplinary team involvement, detailed preoperative planning, and a series of investigations including different imaging modalities and a meticulous stepwise surgical technique. The distortion of anatomical planes, anticipated scarring, and close proximity of pelvic organs specifically bladder and rectum are important considerations. In our case, the multidisciplinary surgical team included urogynecologists, a urologist, and a colorectal surgeon. Detailed preoperative planning was agreed following multiple patient and team consultations. Preoperative investigations included ultrasound and videourodynamics. Intraoperatively, cystoscopy and sigmoidoscopy were performed to identify anatomical landmarks and planes, rule out fistulae, and evaluate for anatomical distortions involving pelvic organs. Subsequently, reversal of the colpocleisis was undertaken and uneventful. Postoperative recovery was uncomplicated and a sacrospinous fixation, anterior vaginal repair, and perineorrhaphy were performed as a secondary restorative procedure for the correction of recurrent prolapse.