Manchester operation

Manchester operation
Specialty gynaecology

The Manchester operation or simply "Fothergill operation" is a technique used in gynecology operations. It is an operation for uterine prolapse. Its purpose is to reduce the cystourethrocele and to reposition the uterus within the pelvis.

STEPS OF FOTHERGILL-

  1. Preliminary dilatation and curettage
  2. Amputation of cervix
  3. strengthening the cervix by suturing cut end of Mackenrodt ligament in front of cervix
  4. Anterior colporrhaphy
  5. Posterior colpoperineorrhaphy

Success Rate

Success rate of Manchester operation was re-evaluated at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey for clinical characteristics, complications, and satisfaction scores of patients. A high degree of acceptance/satisfaction and a low morbidity rate show the Manchester operation to be a good option for the treatment of uterine prolapse in women who wish to keep their uterus.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Abstract by Dr. A. Ayhan, Dr. S. Esin, Dr. Calhoun. Salman and Dr. O. Ozcu
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.