vaginopexy

[vah-ji´no-pek″se]

colpopexy; vaginofixation; suturing of the vagina to the abdominal wall in cases of vaginal relaxation.

vag·i·no·fix·a·tion

(vaj'i-nō-fik-sā'shŭn),

Suture of a relaxed and prolapsed vagina to the abdominal wall.

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(vaj'i-nō-fik-sā'shŭn)

Suturing a relaxed and prolapsed vagina to the abdominal wall.
Synonym(s): colpopexy, vaginopexy.

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In this way, a vaginopexy to the sacrospinous ligament is performed, with deep placement of the neovagina in the perineal cavity.