Management of Rectal Prolapse, and Common Anorectal Conditions
Management of Rectal Prolapse, and Common Anorectal Conditions
Management of Rectal Prolapse, and Common Anorectal Conditions
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Laparoscopic ApproachRectopexy (sutured, stapled, posterior mesh, resection) Recurrence 0-10%As effective as open ( no long term difference)BenefitShorter post-op hospitalizationOverall reduction in costEarlier recoveryLess morbidityEarlier return to workN.B.: Laparoscopic approach is desirable because <strong>of</strong> Benign nature <strong>of</strong> the condition Patients are <strong>of</strong>ten at high surgical risk for laparotomy