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Robotic Rectopexy: A Single-Centre Experience.
Anil Kumar1,2, Raheel Anis3, Sajal Rai1
1Colorectal and General Surgery, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport, GBR.
Cureus
|January 5, 2026
Summary
Robotic rectopexy offers a safe and effective treatment for rectal prolapse, showing minimal complications and short hospital stays. This minimally invasive approach may overcome limitations of laparoscopic surgery for pelvic floor disorders.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Rectal prolapse and rectocele are debilitating conditions impacting quality of life.
- Laparoscopic rectopexy has limitations in pelvic access, mesh positioning, and suturing.
- Robotic-assisted rectopexy offers potential advantages in visualization and maneuverability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted rectopexy.
- To present a single-center experience with this advanced surgical technique.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 21 patients undergoing robotic rectopexy at Stepping Hill Hospital (2019-2024).
- Data collected included operative time, complications, analgesia, and length of stay.
- Outcomes were analyzed to assess the feasibility and results of the procedure.
Main Results:
- Mean operative time was 3 hours and 18 minutes.
- No intraoperative complications or conversions to open surgery were reported.
- The majority of patients (71.4%) were discharged on postoperative day 1, with a mean hospital stay of 1.6 days.
- Two patients had conservative-managed postoperative collections; one recurrence was noted on follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Robotic rectopexy is a safe and effective surgical option for rectal prolapse.
- The technique is associated with minimal complications and facilitates short hospitalizations.
- Further investigation into long-term outcomes is recommended.
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