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Anterior vaginal wall repair

Anterior vaginal wall repair

Overview

During anterior vaginal wall repair, the pubocervical fascia is folded and stitched to bring the bladder and urethra into the proper position.

Review Date 4/10/2022

Updated by: Kelly L. Stratton, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.