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Pelvic organ prolapse surgery in Korea

Pelvic organ prolapse is when the bladder, rectum or uterus drops from its normal position and presses into the vagina. It is described by what has dropped: cystocele (bladder), rectocele (rectum), uterine prolapse (uterus), and often more than one at once. Gangnam Podo Woman Clinic repairs prolapse with pelvic ligament suspension, a technique developed by our medical director that re-anchors the supports rather than only tightening the wall.

Consultations in English · Private single-occupancy recovery suites · Insurance claim documents prepared

Dr. Mo Hyung-jin showing a patient the pelvic floor on an anatomical model
Explaining the pelvic supports on a model

How Podo approaches prolapse

Pelvic ligament suspension surgery was developed by Dr. Mo Hyung-jin, the clinic's medical director. The technique restores pelvic support by re-anchoring the patient's own lax pelvic ligaments. It is used for stress urinary incontinence, cystocele, rectocele and uterine prolapse. Two of the clinic's three OB-GYN specialists are women. This page is general information and is not a diagnosis; a consultation is needed to decide whether a procedure suits you. Consultations are available in English. Recovery rooms are private single-occupancy suites. We prepare the documents international insurers typically require: an itemized English receipt, a medical certificate, procedure codes and a completed claim form.

Prolapse is a failure of support, so we start by finding which level of support has failed: examination, vaginal endoscopy imaging and ultrasound. The repair is then directed at the ligaments involved, and where the uterus is prolapsed we discuss whether it can be preserved.

Two of our three OB-GYN specialists are women. Patients stay overnight in a private suite and leave with English discharge instructions and insurance documents.

The three levels of vaginal support (schematic) Uterus Vagina Bladder Rectum Level I — the uterosacral and cardinal ligaments suspend the cervix and upper vagina Level II — lateral attachments hold the vaginal walls between the bladder and the rectum Level III — the perineal body and muscles support the vaginal opening
Schematic, not to scale. Based on DeLancey’s three levels of vaginal support.

In this section

  • Cystocele repair in Korea

    Cystocele repair at Podo Woman Clinic in Seoul using pelvic ligament suspension. Symptoms, how the surgery works, six steps from consultation to check-up, recovery and flying home.

  • Rectocele repair in Korea

    Rectocele (posterior vaginal wall prolapse) repair at Podo Woman Clinic, Seoul, with pelvic ligament suspension. Symptoms, surgery steps, recovery time and flying home.

  • Uterine prolapse surgery in Korea

    Uterine prolapse surgery at Podo Woman Clinic, Seoul: uterus-preserving suspension with pelvic ligament suspension, when hysterectomy is discussed, recovery and cost.

  • Vaginal laxity treatment

    Vaginal laxity assessed by measurement, not guesswork, at Podo Woman Clinic in Seoul. Surgical and non-surgical tightening options, what each can do, recovery and cost.

Questions

Do I need surgery, or can exercises help?

Mild prolapse often improves with pelvic floor training and a pessary can help some women. When the bulge is beyond the opening or symptoms limit daily life, surgery is usually discussed. Measurement helps decide.

Can I fly home after prolapse surgery?

After a check-up, when we confirm healing. We plan the dates with you.

Ask us in English

Tell us what you are considering and when you could travel.

Gangnam Podo Woman Clinic
2F, 428 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00
Sundays and public holidays

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