Gynecologist and Obstetrician Dr. Ashar Abdullah’s Treatment for Colporrhaphy That May Affect Your Quality Of Life

Dr. Ashar Abdullah is a well-known Obstetrician & Gynaecologist in Malaysia, working at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Ampang. With the experience of more than 32 years, he holds proficiency in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. He qualified Doctorate of drugs from the University of Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1989 and was a Fellow of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK. Dr. Ashar Abdullah has been honoured with various awards such as Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak, Setia Mahkota Pahang and Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang. He served the post of Clinical Specialist & Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at University Kebangsaan Malaysia. He was a Registrar at Royal Infirmary & Maternity, Glasgow, and Medical Officer at Urology Institute Kuala Lumpur. He is also an esteemed member of renowned Associations like the Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Society of Malaysia and Academy of Medicine, Malaysia.

What Is Colporrhaphy?

Colporrhaphy is a surgical procedure that is done to befit the defects in the wall of a vaginal or pelvic organ prolapse. It includes cystoceles and rectoceles. This procedure is carried out to effectively restore prolapsed organs to their natural and normal position. It also brings relief to symptoms such as urinary incontinence and pelvic pain. A colporrhaphy procedure not only repairs the wall tissue but also strengthens the structure of the vagina to prevent the reoccurrence of prolapse.

Need Of Colporrhaphy

It is required to treat vaginal prolapse. Vaginal prolapse is characterized by bulging of one of the pelvic organs like the uterus, bowel, or bladder into the vagina. Although it is not a life-threatening condition but is likely to affect the quality of life.

The Procedure

It is performed in two ways that using the same technique – the anterior colporrhaphy and the posterior colporrhaphy. General, local or spinal anaesthesia is given to the patient depending on the severity or location of the problem. A speculum is then inserted in the vagina that holds it open. The skin of the fascia is separated from the lesion. The protruding organ gets lifted back into its exact position.

While performing a colporrhaphy procedure the approaches that may be taken to correct the vaginal defect include

1. Sutures Support: This is the simplest procedure where sutures are made in the tissue between the vagina and the bladder to get hold of the exact position and strengthen vagina walls.
2. Sutures Attachment: Here the sutures are used to attach the vaginal walls to the tissue on the pelvic side.
3. Synthetic Material: A synthetic material is inserted between the bladder and the vagina to strengthen the vaginal wall. It gives short-term success and results in higher post-surgical complications.

Conclusion

This procedure requires a stay of 2 to 3 days in the hospital. You might observe vaginal discharge or bleed for a couple of weeks. Until your bowel function resumes you have to be on a liquid diet. For more details and treatment contact Dr. Ashar Abdullah one of the best Obstetricians & Gynecologist in Ampang, Malaysia. You can see him at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Ampang.