Complications of anterior compartment vaginal surgery.

Many complications can be associated with anterior compartment surgery of the vagina. With the integration of synthetic materials into the surgical armamentarium for the repair of stress urinary incontinence in the form of midurethral slings, and for the repair of vaginal prolapse as a primary procedure or to augment an existing repair, the spectrum of complications related to this type of surgery is evolving. Fortunately, these complications are mostly preventable, readily recognized, and/or reversible.