The tubes are located, brought into view, closed off, and returned to their normal position. The surgeon makes an incision in the vagina. No visualizing instrument is used. The tubes are located, brought into view, closed off, and returned to their normal position. Culdoscopy and colpotomy take 15 to 30 minutes.
Women usually go home the same day.
It may take a few days at home to recuperate. Sexual intercourse is usually postponed until the incision is completely healed, as advised by the doctor. This may take several weeks. There are no visible scars. However, there may be more risk of serious infection than with other procedures.