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Resection rectopexy for rectal prolapse. The laparoscopic approach.

E Xynos1, E Chrysos, J Tsiaoussis

  • 1Department of General Surgery, University Hospital of Heraklion Medical School, University of Crete, GR-711 10 Greece.

Surgical Endoscopy
|August 18, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic resection rectopexy offers a safe and effective treatment for rectal prolapse, leading to faster recovery and shorter hospital stays compared to open surgery. Both methods achieve satisfactory functional outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal surgery
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Pelvic floor disorders

Background:

  • Open laparotomy resection rectopexy is a standard treatment for rectal prolapse.
  • Rectal prolapse significantly impacts quality of life and anorectal function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic resection rectopexy (LAP) for rectal prolapse.
  • To compare outcomes of LAP with open laparotomy resection rectopexy (OPEN).

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 10 patients undergoing LAP and 8 patients undergoing OPEN resection rectopexy.
  • Preoperative and postoperative assessments included anorectal manometry, defecography, and large-bowel transit time.

Main Results:

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  • Laparoscopic surgery resulted in lower morbidity and shorter hospital stays than open surgery.
  • Both approaches demonstrated successful prolapse cure and improved anal pressures and rectal compliance.
  • Laparoscopic resection rectopexy leads to faster recovery and comparable functional results to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic resection rectopexy is a safe and effective alternative for treating rectal prolapse.
  • The laparoscopic approach offers advantages in terms of patient recovery and hospital stay duration.
  • Both laparoscopic and open resection rectopexy yield satisfactory functional outcomes for rectal prolapse.