Internal hernia after laparoscopic sacrocervicopexy

Whether the peritoneum covering the mesh used in laparoscopic procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse needs to be sutured is controversial. Herein is reported a case of small bowel obstruction through the mesh, which was sutured at the level of the sacral promontory. The objective of this case report was to emphasize the importance of peritonization, or "burial," of the mesh during these laparoscopic procedures to avert bowel herniation. Furthermore, the need is stressed for a low operative threshold in patients who have undergone such laparoscopic procedures and who demonstrate symptoms of acute abdomen.