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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Health

Background:

  • Complete rectal prolapse (procedentia) is an uncommon condition requiring surgical management.
  • Existing surgical techniques for procedentia can be complex and carry risks.
  • General surgeons may encounter this pathology infrequently, necessitating straightforward procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a simple, safe, and effective rectopexy procedure for treating complete rectal prolapse.
  • To assess the outcomes of this technique in terms of morbidity, anatomical correction, and bowel function.
  • To provide a suitable option for general surgeons managing procedentia recti.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study evaluating a novel rectopexy technique in 38 patients over 10 years.
  • The procedure involves obliterating the rectovesical pouch and supporting the anterior rectal wall.
  • Posterior dissection promotes fibrosis, fixing the rectum to the sacrum and correcting rectal canal curvature.

Main Results:

  • The rectopexy technique demonstrated effectiveness comparable to standard operative methods.
  • Results showed favorable morbidity, anatomical correction, and bowel function.
  • The procedure successfully prevented sliding herniation of the anterior rectal wall.

Conclusions:

  • This simple rectopexy is effective, safe, and avoids complications associated with extensive rectal mobilization.
  • The technique is based on the pathogenesis of rectal prolapse, addressing deep rectovesical pouches and rectal straightening.
  • Its simplicity and lack of prosthetic material make it an ideal operation for general surgeons, particularly in peripheral areas.