[Transabdominal rectopexy with mesh repair for full-thickness rectal prolapse in adults].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the efficacy of transabdominal rectopexy with mesh repair for adults with full-thickness rectal prolapse (II-III degree).


METHODS
Between January 2005 and March 2009, 11 adult patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse (II-III degree) were treated by transabdominal rectopexy with mesh repair. Clinical data were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
Of the 11 cases of rectal prolapse, 7 cases were in II degree, 4 in III degree. Operative time ranged from 1.8 to 2.6 hours. Estimated blood loss during operation ranged from 50 to 300 ml. There was only one patient developed urinary retention postoperatively and no other complications were observed. After follow-up from 1 to 3 years, no recurrence was found. Patients had good anal function during the follow up.


CONCLUSIONS
Transabdominal recopexy with mesh repair is a simple procedure with low recurrence rate.
Feng
Hui
H
Department of Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Fuyang City, Anhui Fuyang 236001, China. fenghuify@126.com
Chen
Jun-kui
JK
Wang
Qiang
Q
Luo
Dong-feng
DF
D000328:Adult; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome