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¹Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, UK. bobbloemendaal@gmail.com.

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Summary

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Trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery offers a new surgical option for internal rectal prolapse, especially for high take-off cases where other methods are difficult. This approach addresses obstructed defecation and incontinence in select patients.

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Gastroenterology
Colorectal Surgery
Surgical Innovation

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Internal rectal prolapse is a condition causing obstructed defecation, fecal incontinence, and pain.

Keywords:

Internal rectal prolapse Trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery Trans-anal endoscopic rectal prolapse procedure

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