Oxnard Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery for Women
Individualized & Compassionate Pelvic Floor Reconstruction in Oxnard, CA
It is crucial that women who have suffered vaginal prolapse receive thorough
and effective care. At
Rassetti Gynecology, we provide comprehensive, individualized
procedures and
services for each of our valued patients. Our practice utilizes the most advanced
and innovative techniques to help you restore your pelvic health. One
of Dr. Ramirez's specialties is pelvic floor reconstruction surgery.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment, or to learn more about our
Oxnard pelvic reconstructive surgery for women.
Reach our staff at (805) 468-4886 to
set up a visit.
What Is Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery?
The purpose of the pelvic floor's muscles, ligaments, nerves, and connective
tissue is to hold the organs within the pelvic region (bladder, vagina,
uterus, small bowel, and rectum) in place. However, as pelvic muscles
weaken, it can result in the organs drooping from their normal position,
also known as prolapse. Pelvic reconstructive surgery, also referred to
as pelvic floor reconstruction, is a surgery designed to treat pelvic
organ prolapse (POP). While POP is not considered to be a life-threatening
condition, except in rare cases, it can cause extreme discomfort or pain,
sexual dysfunction, and urinary incontinence, which can hinder a woman's
quality of life and comfortability.
Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats POP and restores the pelvic floor
anatomy to normal, helping a woman achieve a better quality of life.
What Causes Pevlic Organ Prolapse (POP)?
One of the most common causes of pelvic organ prolapse Is childbirth.
In fact, one in two mothers suffers some form of pelvic organ prolapse
in childbirth. These conditions include:
- Small bowel prolapse / enterocele
- Vaginal prolapse
- Anterior vaginal prolapse / cystocele
- Posterior vaginal prolapse / rectocele
Other common causes of pelvic organ prolapse include anything that puts
pressure on the abdomen, such as obesity, a chronic long-term cough, constipation,
pelvic organ cancers, and having a hysterectomy.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Pelvic Conditions in Ventura County
Explaining your symptoms thoroughly to your doctor will help him or her
identify the problem and design an effective treatment solution. While
some restorative measures are non-invasive - such as specific exercises
and or diet / lifestyle changes - reconstructive surgery may be required
to restore pelvic functions. There are many different types of procedures,
depending on the specific condition.
Restorative procedures for pelvic reconstruction include:
- Abdominal sacral coloplexy, used in treating vaginal prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy, used in treating posterior vaginal prolapse
- Cystocele repair, used in treating anterior vaginal prolapse
- Uterosacral or sacropinous ligament fixation, used in treating vaginal prolapse
- Sacral colpopexy, used in treating small bowel prolapse
Book a Personalized Appointment with Rassetti Gynecology
Set up an appointment with our
Oxnard gynecology office as soon as possible. We have been serving patients in Ventura County
and surrounding areas since 2009, and are affiliated with Antelope Valley
Hospital, St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital, and Ojai Valley Community
Hospital. We serve women at all stages of life, providing nuanced, compassionate,
high-quality care with respect to the cornerstones of our practice: effective
education, communication, and collaboration with our patients. Building
relationships and partnering with you in your healthcare is important to us.
To learn more about Rassetti Gynecology, or to set up your personalized
appointment for pelvic floor reconstruction surgery,
call our staff today at (805) 468-4886.