Already had posterior repair surgery. Can a perineoplasty be done separately?

December 27, 2023
Asked By:Exciting661094 in Sanger, California

I had posterior repair surgery for a rectocele a couple months ago but the surgeon did not include a perineorrhaphy. I would have liked to have had perineoplasty done at the same time but since it was not can a separate perineoplasty surgery be done? Thanks

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January 10, 2024

Answer: Perineoplasty

Michelle Jones Singer, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN
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Answer: Perineoplasty

Michelle Jones Singer, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN
December 31, 2023

Answer: Yes, a perineoplasty can be done separately after a rectocele repair

December 31, 2023

Answer: Yes, a perineoplasty can be done separately after a rectocele repair

December 31, 2023

Answer: Yes Perineoplasty can be done after posterior repair

Courtenay Poucher, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN
December 31, 2023

Answer: Yes Perineoplasty can be done after posterior repair

Courtenay Poucher, MDBoard Certified OB-GYN

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December 30, 2023

Answer: You'll have to wait till you're healed

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRSBoard Certified Urogynecologist
December 30, 2023

Answer: You'll have to wait till you're healed

Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRSBoard Certified Urogynecologist
December 30, 2023

Answer: The difference between a "posterior repair" and a perineoplasty or vaginoplasty

Michael P. Goodman, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
December 30, 2023

Answer: The difference between a "posterior repair" and a perineoplasty or vaginoplasty

Michael P. Goodman, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN

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