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Author Spotlight: Advancing Pelvic Prolapse Treatment with a Non-Mesh Approach using Laparoscopic Pectopexy
Published on: October 25, 2024
Laparoscopic rectopexy is feasible and safe in the emergency admission setting
A L A Bloemendaal1, A Mishra1, G A Nicholson1
1Department of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, UK.
Aim:
External rectal prolapse may require emergency admission in the elderly and comorbid population. We report the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic ventral rectopexy in patients having an emergency admission with external rectal prolapse.
Method:
A retrospective analysis was performed of a prospective database of all rectopexies performed from 2006. Outcome and follow-up data were assessed.
Results:
Of 812 rectopexies performed, 28 were included for analysis. The mean length of hospital stay was 13.0 days. All operations were completed successfully and without intra-operative complications. Four patients developed a postoperative complication. Two patients developed a recurrence of prolapse.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic correction of rectal prolapse following emergency admission is both feasible and safe. It can be considered for both recurring cases and cases with multiple comorbidities.
