This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Surgical management of rectal prolapse

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Surgical management of rectal prolapse can be divided into 2 categories:

  • abdominal approach
    • yields superior results and lower recurrence rates, but has morbidity and mortality rates
    • involves adequate mobilization of the rectum and appropriate fixation of the rectum (e.g. - rectopexy)
    • rectopexy can be performed using suture and/or mesh
    • posterior or anterior approach can be used
    • can be performed with open or laparoscopic approaches.
      • laparoscopic approach, when performed by an experienced surgeon, appears to have lower complication rates (ie, fewer wound complications and lower rates of nerve damage) and has outcomes that compare favourably with those of open repair.
  • perineal
    • reserved for patient who cannot tolerate intra-abdominal methods
    • can be performed under a spinal anaesthetic
    • two most commonly used perineal approaches are the Altemeier and Delorme procedures
      • both procedures shorten the rectum and thereby reduce the rate of recurrent prolapse (1,2,3)

Reference:


Create an account to add page annotations

Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.