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[Laparoscopic rectopexis]
R Gürlich1, B Sixta, P Drastich
1Klinika transplantacní chirurgie IKEM, Praha. robert.gurlich@ikem.cz
Introduction:
Rektopexis is an effective treatment method of rectal prolapses. Our retrospective study assessed the laparoscopic rectopexis results.
Methodology:
From 01-01-2003 to 31-11-2005, 10 patients were indicated for the procedure of laparoscopic retropexis. A "Vypro" mesh (Johnson&Johnson) was used to suspend the rectum. We fix it to the sacrum and to the rectum with an anchor (Eanchr, Johnson&Johnson). The follow-up examinations were conducted 2-30 months after the procedure. We assessed mortality rates, morbidity rates, the prolaps relapses incidence rates, obstipation incidence rates.
Results:
The laparoscopic procedure was completed in 9 patients. In one case, we converted. The mortality and serious postoperative morbidity rate was 0%. The mean duration of hospitalization was 7 days. During the follow-up, no patient relapsed. One female patient complained of mild postoperative obstipation, which, however, did not require surgical revision.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic rectopexis is a modern, safe and effective method of the prolaps of the rectum treatment.
