The Benefits of the PROLIFT Procedure The PROLIFT Procedure is a new way to improve damage done to the pelvic wall and correct pelvic prolapse with excellent results.
This procedure is less invasive, allowing for the actual procedure to be completed and the patient to be released from the hospital in a shorter period of time.
The pelvic wall can begin to weaken as a result of labor and childbirth; it can also weaken as a woman ages.
Pelvic prolapse can begin affecting women as early as in their 40s - 25% of women over the age of 40 suffer from pelvic prolapse.
It also affects roughly half of the women who have had multiple childbirths and roughly half of women over the age of 50.
As the pelvic wall begins to weaken, the bladder and rectum begin to drop; this can result in embarrassing leakage, and also causes back pain and pressure in the vagina.
Previous surgical solutions for the problem of pelvic prolapse consisted of extensive surgery, most of which would result in a full hysterectomy.
These types of surgeries call for an abdominal incision and a rather long recovery period.
PROLIFT is a much less invasive treatment of this condition, requiring a small incision and implantation of a synthetic mesh that is used to support the uterus and hold the pelvic wall in its previous position.
As this synthetic mesh is made from the same materials that sutures are made from, the chance of infection or rejection of the mesh is very low.
The procedure lasts less than one hour and most patients are released from the hospital after just one day.
The PROLIFT Procedure has an 84% success rate whereas the previous treatment only had a 65% success rate.
These success rates combined with a significantly decreased amount of recovery time for this minimally-invasive surgery make it a great option for anyone in need of help for pelvic prolapse.
Contact your doctor today and find out if PROLIFT would be a good option for you.