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Repair of Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele) or Urethra Prolapse (Urethrocele)
How Well It Works
Not much is known about how well the surgery works over time. Some experts report that up to 20 out of 100 women have another prolapse (recurrence) of the bladder or urethra after surgery.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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