Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele) and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Symptoms and Treatment
AI Summary
Bladder prolapse (cystocele) is the descent of the bladder toward the anterior vaginal wall. It occurs due to weakening of pelvic floor muscles. Permanent treatment is possible with robotic sacrocolpopexy.
What is Bladder Prolapse?
Bladder prolapse (cystocele) is the descent of the bladder toward the anterior vaginal wall due to weakening of pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues.
Symptoms
- Vaginal bulging or fullness
- Urinary problems (frequency, incomplete emptying)
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Sexual dysfunction
- Pelvic pain
Treatment
- Kegel exercises and pelvic floor therapy
- Pessary devices
- Robotic sacrocolpopexy (gold standard surgery, 90-95% success rate)
