Surgical Techniques for Rectal Prolapse

Surgical Techniques for Rectal Prolapse

Abstract

:

1. Introduction

2. Surgical Techniques

2.1. Abdominal Approach

2.1.1. Ripstein Procedure (Anterior Mesh Rectopexy)

2.1.2. Wells Procedure (Posterior Mesh Rectopexy)

2.1.3. Suture Rectopexy

2.1.4. Frykman-Goldberg Procedure (Resection Rectopexy)

2.1.5. Ventral Mesh Rectopexy

2.2. Perineal Approach

2.2.1. Delorme Mucosectomy

2.2.2. Altemeier Procedure (Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy)

2.2.3. Perineal Stapled Prolapse Resection (PSPR)

3. Conclusions

Author Contributions

Funding

Institutional Review Board Statement

Informed Consent Statement

Data Availability Statement

Conflicts of Interest

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Leventoglu S, Mentes B, Balci B, Yildiz A. Surgical Techniques for Rectal Prolapse. Gastroenterology Insights. 2021; 12(3):310-318. https://doi.org/10.3390/gastroent12030028

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Leventoglu, Sezai, Bulent Mentes, Bengi Balci, and Alp Yildiz. 2021. “Surgical Techniques for Rectal Prolapse” Gastroenterology Insights 12, no. 3: 310-318. https://doi.org/10.3390/gastroent12030028