Abstract
Nonresective fixation procedures are superior to resections in the management of rectal procidentia. A new operative procedure of retroperitoneal fixation of the redundant rectum and sigmoid after mobilization of the rectum up to the pelvic floor is described. The procedure was performed in 32 patients. In a follow-up ranging up to 11 years, only one reccurrence of mucosal prolapse was seen. Rectal, bladder, and sexual functions were normal. There was a low wound infection rate and no mortality. The procedure appears superior to conventional operations for rectal procidentia and, at the same time, avoids usage of prosthetic materials for fixation with their known risk of complications.
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Ananthakrishnan, N., Parkash, S. & Sridhard, K. Retroperitoneal colopexy for adult rectal procidentia. Dis Colon Rectum 31, 104–106 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02562638
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