Apical Suspension
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects millions of women in the United States. When the uterus, cervix or vaginal vault loses its normal attachment or elasticity inside the body and descends, it is called an apical prolapse. This can occur from the aging process, childbirth or hysterectomy. An apical suspension is a type of pelvic floor reconstruction that restores the support of the top of the vagina or the vaginal vault or apex. There are different types of apical suspension, one of these specialized treatments is called a Uterosacral Ligament Fixation.