Prolapse Surgery
Surgical options for pelvic organ prolapse, including sacrocolpopexy and colporrhaphy, with Dr. Tabakin in New Brunswick, NJ.
In short: Prolapse surgery restores support for the pelvic organs and can be done vaginally or with a robotic approach, with or without mesh depending on the type of prolapse. Dr. Alexandra Tabakin, a urologist and fellowship-trained urogynecologist in New Brunswick, NJ, reviews the options with each patient; some procedures are outpatient and others involve one night in the hospital.
How is prolapse surgery performed?
Prolapse surgery can either be performed vaginally or through a robotic (laparoscopic) approach. Your doctor will help you make an informed decision regarding the best type of surgery for you.
Talk to a specialist. Dr. Tabakin sees new patients at her New Brunswick office, in the Clinical Academic Building at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Is mesh used in surgery for prolapse?
Mesh may or may not be used during prolapse surgery depending on the type of prolapse you have and the surgical approach your doctor performs. Your doctor will discuss surgical options with and without mesh to ensure you are well-informed.
Will I have you stay over night after surgery?
Length of stay depends on what type of surgery you undergo. Some surgeries are done as an outpatient (go home the same day), while others require a one night overnight stay in the hospital.
Page updated October 2026.
Related pages: Pelvic Organ Prolapse · Robotic Surgery · Vaginal Surgery
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