title: Ventral rectopexy for rectal prolapse and obstructed defecation.
abstract: Ventral rectopexy has gained popularity in Europe to treat full-thickness rectal external and internal prolapse. This procedure has been shown to achieve acceptable anatomic results with low recurrence rates, few complications, and improvements of both constipation and fecal incontinence. The authors review the principles, techniques, and outcomes of ventral rectopexy.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Cullen
authors: Jorge M
authors: JM
authors: Rosselli
authors: Brooke H
authors: BH
authors: Gurland
keywords: anterior ventral rectopexy; rectal prolapse