title: Rectal prolapse.
abstract: Rectal prolapse is a condition that usually requires surgical intervention to correct. Abdominal and perineal approaches are well described in the literature. Abdominal approaches have traditionally been reserved for young healthy patients, but this has been challenged by perineal approaches with excellent outcomes. Laparoscopic techniques have been shown to be effective and equivalent to traditional laparotomy techniques.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Scott D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: Pinckney J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Maxwell