Simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse in adults.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the results of simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse.


METHODS
Prospective study.


METHODS
University hospital, India.


METHODS
65 patients with complete rectal prolapse treated by modified sutured sacral rectopexy.


METHODS
Morbidity, mortality and recurrence.


RESULTS
During a follow-up of 2-10 years (mean 5.4 years) none of the patients developed a recurrence of complete prolapse of the rectum but 3(5%) developed mucosal prolapse. The incontinence improved in 12 of 16 patients (75%) and constipation improved in 5 of 6 (83.3%).


CONCLUSIONS
We conclude that the simplified sutured sacral rectopexy is a simple operation for treating complete rectal prolapse in adults, and gives good results.
Khanna
A K
AK
Department of Surgery, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Misra
M K
MK
Kumar
K
K
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome