Colpocleisis: reoperation risk and risk of uterine and vaginal cancer: A nationwide cohort study.
Marie Hammerbak-AndersenNiels KlarskovKaren Ruben HusbyPublished in: International urogynecology journal (2023)
Despite smaller studies showing no recurrence after colpocleisis, we found that 6.5% underwent reoperation within 2 years. Few women were diagnosed with uterine or vaginal cancer after colpocleisis. The increased age at the time of colpocleisis indicates changed attitudes regarding surgical treatment for elderly women with comorbidities.