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Laparoscopic-assisted perineal rectosigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse
P Reissman1, E Weiss, T A Teoh
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale 33309, USA.
Surgical Laparoscopy & Endoscopy
|June 1, 1995
Abstract:
One of the important surgical principles in perineal rectosigmoidectomy (Altemeier's procedure) for full-thickness rectal prolapse is to ensure the complete resection of the redundant rectosigmoid colon to avoid recurrence of the prolapse. We present a new technique of laparoscopic assistance during this procedure, which helps achieve maximal mobilization and resection of the prolapsed portion.