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Vaginal Surgery - Laparoscopic Paravaginal Repair with Burch (Cystocele Repair)
demonstrate Laparoscopic Paravaginal plus Burch Urethropexy. This surgical procedure is recommended
for patients with cystocele (due to paravaginal defects) and stress urinary incontinence. The
paravaginal repair is performed between the apex (highest point) of the anterior vaginal wall and the
"bladder neck" (urethra meets the bladder) this part of the surgery corrects the cystocele (bladder
drop). The Burch urethropexy is performed to stabilize and support the urethra.