Vaginal surgery for prolapse Consent Advice 2009 Flashcards
1
Q
Which surgeries does this consent over
A
Vaginal surgery for prolapse +/- hysterectomy.
Does not cover surgery using much, suspenosory techniques such as colpopexy or Colposuspension
2
Q
Risk bladder/urinary tract injury
A
2/1000
Uncommon
3
Q
Risk bowel injury
A
5/1000
Uncommon
4
Q
Excessive bleeding requiring transfusion/return to theatre
A
2/100
Common
5
Q
New or continuing bladder dysfunction
A
Variable
6
Q
Pelvic abscess
A
3/100
Common
7
Q
Failure to achieved desired results/recurrance prolapse
A
Common
8
Q
Risk death within 6 weeks
A
37/100,000
Rare
9
Q
Frequent risks
A
Urinary infection
Vaginal bleeding
Post op pain - difficulty and/or pain with intercourse
Wound infection
10
Q
Risk blood transfusion
A
2/100
11
Q
Risk venous thrombosis or PE
A
DVT common
PE unocomon
