If Nail = Hammer…Does Prolapse = Hysterectomy? The Role for Uterine-If Nail = Hammer…Does Prolapse = Hysterectomy? The Role for Uterine Conservation

If Nail = Hammer…Does Prolapse = Hysterectomy? The Role for Uterine Conservation

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The video featured Dr. Barry Ridgeway presenting on the topic of hysteropexy. Hysteropexy is a surgical procedure used to treat prolapse in women. Dr. Ridgeway discussed different approaches to hysteropexy, such as sacrospinous hysteropexy, uterine sacral ligament hysteropexy, and sacrohysteropexy. She highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and shared her experiences and recommendations as a surgeon.<br /><br />Dr. Ridgeway emphasized the importance of patient consent and shared decision-making when considering hysteropexy as a treatment option. She also discussed the need for further research to determine the long-term outcomes and durability of hysteropexy procedures. Overall, hysteropexy offers a uterine-sparing alternative to hysterectomy for women with prolapse, providing comparable outcomes with shorter operative times and faster recovery. However, careful patient selection is necessary, and it is crucial to consider individual factors and preferences when deciding on the best approach to treatment.

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Beri Ridgeway, MD

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Category Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Dr. Barry Ridgeway

hysteropexy

prolapse treatment

sacrospinous hysteropexy

uterine sacral ligament hysteropexy

sacrohysteropexy

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