[Laparoscopic rectocele repair with mesh--a case report]

Relaxation of the pelvic floor causes changes in the anatomy. This results in symptoms, which can be treated with different operations. The use of modern, minimal invasive methods and tension free mesh implants for the reconstruction is widely used in rectocele repair as well. We present a 59 year-old patient undergone both vaginal hysterectomy and cystocele repair previously who complained of progressive constipation. Physical examination and dynamic defecography confirmed the presence of a significant rectocele. Anal manometry showed no functional loss. Mobilisation of the rectum and division of the recto-vaginal septum was performed laparoscopically followed by rectopexy and reinforcement of the septum by fixing polypropylene mesh in each position. There was no complication and recovery was fast. Control defecography and functional test one month later did not show pathological findings. One year after surgery the patient is free of complaints or recurrence. In selected patients both laparoscopic approach and mesh implants are safe.