Technique that uses culdoplasty sutures to support the vaginal vault mechanically and to close the cul-de-sac in a vaginal hysterectomy. Absorbable suture is placed intravaginally through the vaginal wall and as high as possible on the lateral fornix. Then it is passed through the ipsilateral sacrouterine area and cardinal ligament and then through the contralateral sacrouterine area and cardinal ligament and is then brought out 1 cm from the entry point. A second suture is placed identically from the opposite side and tied after the peritoneal cavity is closed with 2 purse-string sutures.