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. 2008 May;21(2):94-9.
doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1075857.

Abdominal approaches for rectal prolapse

Bashar Safar  1 , Anthony M Vernava 3rd
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Abdominal approaches for rectal prolapse

Bashar Safar et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2008 May.

Abstract

The management of full-thickness rectal prolapse involves surgical intervention in the majority of cases. Many procedures have been described employing both perineal and abdominal approaches. Abdominal procedures result in more durable repair of the prolapse; however, the procedures require general anesthesia and are reserved for younger healthier patients. Laparoscopy has been utilized in the treatment of rectal prolapse since its introduction for colorectal procedures; recent studies have found equivalent long-term results and short-term outcomes.

Keywords: Rectal prolapse; abdominal approach; surgery.

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Figure 1
Rectal prolapse.
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Figure 2
Anterior (Ripstein) rectopexy. Reprinted with permission of Elsevier Limited.
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Posterior (Wells) rectopexy. Reprinted with permission of Elsevier Limited.
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