✦ SPHINCTER MUSCLE REPAIR

Overlapping Sphincteroplasty

Q: Who needs sphincteroplasty?

Women with sphincter damage from difficult childbirth, traumatic injury, or select fistula-related defects who have continence problems despite conservative treatment may benefit from sphincteroplasty.

Q: Will my continence be normal after surgery?

Most patients experience significant improvement, especially in the first 1–2 years. Long-term results may need additional support with pelvic floor therapy or sacral neuromodulation in some cases.

Q: How long is the recovery?

Most patients are discharged in 1–2 days, return to office work in 2–3 weeks, and resume full activities including exercise after 6–8 weeks. Sitz baths and pelvic floor exercises support recovery.

Q: Can it be combined with pelvic floor therapy?

Yes — and it usually is. Combining sphincteroplasty with structured pelvic floor physiotherapy gives the best long-term continence outcomes.

Surgical repair of damaged anal sphincter muscle — the torn ends are overlapped and stitched together to restore continence, especially after childbirth-related injury.

75–105 min PROCEDURE

1–2 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>75% SUCCESS RATE

2–3 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Overlapping Sphincteroplasty?

Overlapping Sphincteroplasty is the surgical repair of a damaged anal sphincter muscle, most commonly used for women with sphincter injury from obstetric trauma during childbirth. The torn ends of the sphincter muscle are carefully identified, mobilised, and overlapped before suturing — restoring the natural ring of muscle that maintains continence. As an experienced female proctologist in Hyderabad, Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs sphincteroplasty at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with sensitivity and meticulous technique, offering a sensitive, dignified solution for women suffering silently from incontinence.

Suitable for women with anal sphincter injury from childbirth, traumatic sphincter damage, or select fistula-related sphincter defects causing incontinence after careful pelvic floor assessment.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Examination

Surgery is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia. The sphincter defect is carefully assessed clinically and with imaging.

Curved Skin Incision

A curved skin incision is made in front of the anus, between the anus and the perineum, to access the sphincter muscle.

Identification of Torn Ends

The torn ends of the sphincter muscle are carefully identified, mobilised, and freed from surrounding scar tissue.

Overlapping Repair

The torn ends are overlapped and sutured securely with strong absorbable sutures, restoring the natural ring of muscle.

Closure & Recovery

The skin is closed in layers. Most patients are discharged in 1–2 days with sitz baths, structured wound care, and pelvic floor follow-up.

Outcomes

75–105 minDURATION

1–2 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>75%SUCCESS RATE

6–8 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Restores natural sphincter muscle ring
→Highly effective for childbirth-related sphincter injuries
→Significantly improves continence and quality of life
→Single-stage surgery with structured follow-up
→Combines well with pelvic floor therapy
→Sensitive, expert care by a female proctologist

Childbirth-related sphincter injury is one of the most under-discussed problems women carry — often for years. Sphincteroplasty is technically demanding, but it is also profoundly rewarding when a woman walks back in and tells me she can finally laugh, sneeze, and exercise again without fear.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs sphincteroplasty?+

Will my continence be normal after surgery?+

How long is the recovery?+

Can it be combined with pelvic floor therapy?+

Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Book a consultation with Dr. Tejasree Vengala and get a personalised treatment plan.

WhatsApp Us ← Back to Treatments