Laparoscopic Ventrofixation for the Treatment of Genital Prolapse: An Ineffective and Inappropriate Procedure

ABSTRACT

Ventrofixation is an old gynecological surgical procedure which is very rarely employed nowadays as it has proved to be almost useless in the treatment of genital prolapse. On the other hand, the scope of procedures performed by laparoscopy is rapidly expanding and there is growing enthusiasm for this surgical route. Our report describes a case where treatment of genital prolapse by laparoscopic ventrofixation ended in total failure. We strongly support the view that although appealing and in spite of its numerous advantages, laparoscopic surgery should not be used to perform inadequate interventions. (J GYNECOL SURG 13:131, 1997)