Laparoscopic suture rectopexy.
OBJECTIVE
This article describes a technique for laparoscopic suture rectopexy and assesses the postoperative results.


METHODS
The rectum was fixed to the presacral fascia with five to six sutures. The procedure was performed using a laparoscope in four patients.


RESULTS
There were no postoperative complications. In one patient a large enterocele was observed during the operation. This patient developed a recurrence about one month postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic suture rectopexy might be an alternative to open rectopexy for patients with isolated rectal prolapse.
Department of Surgery, Akademiska Sjukhuset, Uppsala, Sweden.
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W
Graf
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T
Stefánsson
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D
Arvidsson
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L
Påhlman
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques