Obliterative surgery
(colpocleisis)

  • Represent 1% POP interventions USA
  • More common USA> Europe, Australasia
  • Usually performed elderly, medically compromised and not sexually active
  • Advantages: low morbidity, quick recovery, good results
  • Disdavantage: sacrifice sexual activity
  • Colpocleisis involves closing the vagina as depicted
Surgery Diagram