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Incision of vaginal introitus
VAGINAL SURGERY
If you have a vaginal infection you may need surgery. Our gynaecological experts can diagnose and treat you
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An ileostomy stops waste passing through the entire digestive system. It's reasonably common and can help the small intestine or colon heal after surgery, such as during bowel cancer treatment.
It may also relieve inflammation caused by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, or enable rectal or anal surgery.
Need to know
The procedure will likely be carried out under local anaesthetic. Your consultant's surgical approach may vary. Here we describe one such approach.
Your consultant surgeon will make a small incision at the vaginal introitus (opening). This will allow the drainage of any infection in this area. Or if the vaginal opening has closed, it will begin to open to a greater level.
After the relatively short procedure, your surgeon will clean the area and recommend the next steps of your recovery process.
Your consultant will explain how best to prepare for an incision of your vaginal introitus, answering any questions you might have.
Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including immediately following the procedure.
You may be asked to remain in hospital until you are able to pass urine. You will likely be given medication or cream to apply for a short period. Your consultant will advise you on when to attend a follow-up appointment.
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Our Incision of vaginal introitus locations
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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