The<unk>  is the upper portion of the vagina that opens up into the peritoneum and is sutured shut after the removal of the cervix and uterus during a hysterectomy. The<unk>  is created by suturing together the edges of the surgical site where the cervix was attached to the vagina. This is accomplished by bringing the edges of the vagina together and suturing them together and to the uterosacral ligaments to prevent prolapse. The peritoneum is also sewn into the newly created<unk> . There may be an advantage to using one method of closure over another. The<unk>  has a tendency to partially or completely dehisce or open up. A further complication that can accompany the dehiscence of the<unk>  is evisceration or the movement of intestines into the vagina. Some or all of the<unk>  can reopen. The risk of<unk>  complications is related to the approach to hysterectomy: robotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy, total laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, and total vaginal hysterectomy. The<unk>  can be stressed by sexual intercourse, chronic constipation, asthma, COPD, and other actions that increase intra-abdominal pressure. This structure is prone to infection, hematoma and other postoperative complications. Factors that are thought to affect wound healing are radiation treatments, age, pelvic organ prolapse, the use of corticosteroids, concurrent malignancy. Though rare, estimates of the prevalence of<unk>  dehiscence are difficult to assess due to the presence of only case studies and anecdotal reports. If the<unk>  is compromised, vaginal evisceration can occur with the small intestine protruding out through the vagina.
Vaginal cuff
Pelvic floor
Vaginal ring
Menstrual pad
Cervical cap
Vaginal septum
Orgasmic platform
Uterus