Anterior vaginal wall repair

Alternative names:

A/P repair; anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphy; anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall repair; vaginal wall repair

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• reactions to medications
• problems breathing

Risks for any surgery are:

• bleeding
• infection

Additional risks include:

Possible complications resulting from anterior vaginal repair include urinary tract infection, wound infection, and inability to urinate.

Cost:

The costs of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.

Surgery charges can be separated into five parts:

1. Surgeon's fee: variable
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day (more for the intensive care unit (ICU) or private rooms)
4. Medication charges:
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or X-ray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.

Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.

Updated Date: 02/09/00

Updated by:

J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director, Utah Health Informatics and adam.com editorial