Surgical suspension refers to a surgical procedure or treatment in medicine that is used to repair or improve the function or appearance of a body part. Specifically, suspension surgery can be applied to a variety of medical fields, including but not limited to:
Bladder prolapse: Bladder prolapse is a condition in which the bladder prolapses downward into the vagina or scrotum. Suspension surgery can help relieve symptoms such as urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections by repairing or strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments to raise the bladder.
Hernia: A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak point on the surface of the body into another part. Suspension surgery can be used to repair a hernia, usually by strengthening the abdominal wall to prevent the organ or tissue from protruding further.
Rectal prolapse: Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectal wall partially or completely protrudes outside the anus. Suspension surgery can improve prolapse by repairing the junction between the rectum and the anus.