Complications of the Suprapupic Uterine Suspension, nausea and vomiting may be experienced, as a side effect of the General Anesthesia. This is noted to be relieved as soon as its effect wears off.
1) Complications of Suprapupic Uterine Suspension, because of pain after the surgery
- Pain at/or around the surgical wound may be felt as soon as the anesthetic wears off. You should take a rest to be monitored and refrain from working as it may cause bruising and severe pain. Should you have more intumesce and pain, please do not be hesitant to come to see Dr. Vitasna.
- Occasionally, you may experience itchiness, irritation, or tension around the surgical wound, which will completely heal in 4-6 weeks.
2) Abnormal bleeding after the Suprapupic Uterine Suspension
- Complications of Suprapupic Uterine Suspension, because of abnormal bleeding. And it may lead to blood clot formation, is very seldom noted and occurs with less than 1 % of the surgeries. Aspirin and other anti-coagulant drugs should be avoided at least 10-15 days before and after the scheduled surgery.
- If excessive bleeding from the surgical wound occurs after the surgery. All expenses of treatment for this post-surgical complication will no longer be charged to you. However, if complications occur due to your non-compliance with the doctor’s orders, you will be charged accordingly.
Suprapubic Uterine Suspension
Post-Operative Care Instructions for Suprapubic Uterine Suspension
3) Complications of Suprapupic Uterine Suspension, because of Inflammation or infection
- Mostly the Complications of Suprapupic Uterine Suspension may happen to any women who fail to follow the instructions, follow the instructions incorrectly. And in the women, who have existing diseases such as diabetes, or have vaginal infection before the surgery.
- Inflammation or infection of the wound may cause complications such as rough wound edge, wound deformation, suture mark (scar), or wound disruption leading to abnormal bleeding from surgical wound.
- You may experience abnormal vaginal discharge, a green-yellowish discharge, itching, or curd like discharge as a result of vaginal fungi, possibly following taking antibiotic to avoid postoperative infection. In case of vaginal fungal infection, you have to take additional medications.
Conclusion
- The Suprapubic Uterine Suspension has limitations and cannot absolutely ensure results and satisfaction, because there are many other factors influencing the surgical result and satisfaction.
- In case of unsatisfactory results, correction surgery may be performed as appropriate and possible. In this respect, you and the physician should come to discuss for the solution together.
Check-up : Dr. Vitasna usually requires you to come for a follow up check-up 1-2 weeks after the surgery. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.