23rd December 2021

Julie, a 68-year-old lady is being consented for a pelvic wall repair for vaginal prolapse

Julie, a 68-year-old lady is being consented for a pelvic wall repair for vaginal prolapse. After explaining the procedure and risks associated, Julie is happy to consent to the surgery. Julie is concerned about the recurrence of prolapse after the surgery, so wishes to be as careful as possible post-operatively. For how long should heavy-lifting and sexual intercourse be avoided after vaginal prolapse surgery?

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