Symphysiotomy

Symphysiotomy is a surgical dissection of the symphysis pubis, in which an incision is made into the pubic symphysis, dividing it into two halves. In this case, the muscular-fascial structures and ligaments are not affected, and the abdominal cavity is not opened. This operation is performed mainly for obstetric surgeries, but can also be performed for injuries or tumors.

Symphysiotomy is performed for various obstetric pathologies, such as symphysitis, symphysiolysis, symphysiodesis, symphysioileitis and others. Symphysitis is an inflammation of the symphysis pubis and the ligaments that surround it. Symphysiolysis is called stretching of the symphysis pubis. Symphysiodesis is the shortening of the symphysis pubis after childbirth. Symphysioileitis is an inflammation of the bones of the symphysis pubis and the surrounding ligaments.

Symphysiotomy can also be performed for tumor lesions of the symphysis pubis or for other pathological conditions that require surgical intervention.

With symphysiotomy, the incision of the symphysis pubis is made longitudinally, from the pubic arch to the suprapubic crest. After this, dead tissue is removed and the wound is cleaned. Then the pubic symphysis is sutured using special sutures.

After the operation, the patient remains in the hospital for several days. During this time, she may be prescribed antibiotics to prevent infection. Pain in the symphysis pubis area is also possible for several weeks after surgery.

Symphysiotomy (or “pubic section”) in medicine is a surgical operation that involves cutting the structure between the pubic bones and birth in the lower abdominal region. During this procedure, the doctor carefully separates the pubic bones up to 5 cm using a special instrument. This is necessary in order to