Maintaining good health throughout every stage of your life involves enlisting certified practitioners’ services for your gynecologic and obstetric needs. Dr. Swainston uses advanced technology and techniques like robotic-assisted surgery to treat organ prolapses. For Las Vegas pelvic prolapse treatment, do not hesitate to contact Darin Swainston MD. FACOG for a successful procedure appointment through phone or the online booking tool.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that you may experience when the pelvic organs drop from the normal position and push against the vaginal walls. It occurs when the pelvic floor is stretched or weakened, causing significant pain and feeling of pressure.
Pelvic organs that can prolapse include the small bowel, bladder, uterus, and rectum. About 1/3 of women are likely to experience prolapse and related conditions. Pelvic organ prolapse causes discomfort, pain, and threatens your sex life, hence the need for professional help.
Causes of Prolapse
Prolapse is mainly caused by pressure in the abdomen that affects the pelvic in the end. Common causes of pelvic organ prolapse include:
- Obesity
- Hysterectomy
- Chronic coughs
- Constipation and straining
- Labor, pregnancy, or childbirth
- Treatment of cancer of your pelvic organs
Women with weak connective tissue are more vulnerable to pelvic organ prolapse.
Signs and Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The most common signs and symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse include:
- Constipation
- Urinary urgency
- Urinary incontinence
- Lower backaches
- Pain during intercourse
- Vaginal bleeding/spotting
- Pressure in the pelvis and a feeling of fullness
What are the Common Types of Prolapses?
Your type of prolapse is dependent on the affected organ(s). The most common types of prolapses include;
- Cystocele- bladder prolapse
- Urethrocele- urethral prolapse
- Retrocele- prolapse of the rectum
- Uterine prolapse- prolapse of the uterus
- Enterocele- prolapse of the small intestine
- Vaginal vault prolapse- prolapse of the vagina
Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Most pelvic organ prolapses are treated through surgery. Darin Swainston MD. FACOG uses robotic-assisted technology to offer minimally invasive treatment for all.
Uterosacral ligaments suspension, sacrocolpopexy, pelvic organ prolapse repair, and vaginal vault suspension are names for a robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery to support your pelvic organs, vaginal structure, and lift the apex of your vagina into the right position.
How Effective is the Surgery?
Surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapses offered by Dr. Swainston is highly successful and delivers the best results in eighty-five to a hundred percent of patients. Dr. Swainston specializes in robotic-assisted gynecology surgeries, uses innovative procedures, and advanced technology for successful surgeries for pelvic organ prolapses.
Other Services Offered at Darin Swainston MD. FACOG
- Abdominal cerclage
- Abdominal uterine bleeding
- Birth control
- Endometriosis
- Essure removal
- Fibroids
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Infertility
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Obstetrics
- Pelvic pain
- Ultrasounds
- Uterine prolapse
Location of the Practice
2880 N Tenaya, Suite 420, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Opening Hours of Darin Swainston MD. FACOG
Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Bottom Line
To learn more about pelvic organ prolapses and the treatment offered at Darin Swainston MD. FACOG, you can use the online booking tool or call to book an appointment today.
