Pelvic Reconstruction

A group of surgical procedures used to treat pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weakened or damaged, often due to childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease, or surgery. Your pelvic floor is a complex layer that usually functions well until too much stress is placed upon it. It consists of the ligaments, muscles, connective tissue, and nerves that support and control the bladder, vagina, uterus, and rectum. The pelvic floor is vital, as it holds the structures in your pelvic in place. When the pelvic floor loses its support and begins to fall, each of the pelvic organs loses its support and prolapse downward.

While rarely life-threatening, pelvic organ prolapse can be a condition that hampers a woman’s quality of life and hinders normal activities. Pelvic organ prolapse can cause pain with sex, pelvic pain, vaginal looseness, sexual dysfunction, back pain, bladder leakage, problems with defecation, and many more issues.

Pelvic floor reconstruction restores the normal structure and function of the female pelvic organs and is used when nonsurgical treatments aren’t effective. There are several procedures available for pelvic organ prolapse, depending on the type of prolapse drooping.

Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS
Urogynecology Solutions

Types of Pelvic Prolapse

There are four types of pelvic organ prolapse:

Cystocele and Urethrocele – Loss of bladder support. A bulging of the upper front vaginal wall where a part of the bladder bulges into the vagina. Also known as a prolapsed bladder, it may result in women experiencing urinary incontinence (loss of urine), frequency, urgency, and retention.

Rectocele – A bulging of the upper rear vaginal wall where a small bowel portion bulges into the vagina. Women may notice the bulge when standing leads to a pulling sensation and backache that’s relieved when lying down.

Enterocele – Loss of upper vagina support and loss of vaginal sidewall support

Uterine prolapse – When the uterus drops down into the vagina

Our Urogynecologist is an Expert in Pelvic Prolapse Treatments

Our double board-certified surgeon is an expert in treating the entire pelvic floor, not just one area of the body, so now you only have to see one doctor to address all of your pelvic floor problems. Call us today at 770.721.6060 or request an appointment online.

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Our surgeon is both a Urogynecologist and OB/GYN and is uniquely qualified in female vaginal anatomy.

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  • Our surgeon is a practicing OB/GYN and has delivered thousands of babies. With his training and years of experience, he has a further and complete understanding of a woman’s anatomy and the changes that occur after childbirth.

  • Our surgeon has over 30 years of experience with a focus on women’s pelvic health.

  • Our surgeon has many more years of training specifically on the female pelvic anatomy than a typical Plastic Surgeon, general Gynecologist, or standard Urogynecologist.

  • Your vaginal surgery results are only as good as your surgeon’s experience and skills.

“I want to thank Dr. Litrel for saving me. Not only is he an extraordinary doctor, he’s an extraordinary human being. You even came to check on me on your day off! I will forever be grateful that you were placed in my life in my time of need!”

Cindy D., Patient of Dr. Litrel

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