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Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Ventral rectopexy for rectal prolapse and obstructed defecation.

John Cullen1, Jorge M Rosselli, Brooke H Gurland

  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|March 2, 2013
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Summary

Ventral rectopexy is a popular European procedure for rectal prolapse, offering good anatomical outcomes, low recurrence, and improvements in constipation and fecal incontinence.

Keywords:
anterior ventral rectopexyrectal prolapse

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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pelvic floor disorders

Background:

  • Full-thickness rectal prolapse affects many patients.
  • Surgical options for rectal prolapse are varied.
  • Ventral rectopexy is increasingly adopted in Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the principles, techniques, and outcomes of ventral rectopexy.
  • To provide an overview of this surgical approach for rectal prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ventral rectopexy studies.
  • Analysis of surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
  • Evaluation of recurrence rates, complications, and functional improvements.

Main Results:

  • Ventral rectopexy demonstrates acceptable anatomical results.
  • Low recurrence rates are associated with this procedure.
  • Improvements in constipation and fecal incontinence are observed.
  • Complication rates are generally low.

Conclusions:

  • Ventral rectopexy is an effective treatment for rectal prolapse.
  • The procedure offers favorable outcomes regarding recurrence and function.
  • Further research may solidify its role in managing rectal prolapse.