title: "Wrap technique": a new operative procedure using a self-adhesive prosthesis for laparoscopic ventral rectopexy.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to describe and assess a new method of fixation using a self-adhesive prosthesis (Adhesix(™)) in laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR). The technical principles are based on a very low dissection and the adhesive properties of the prosthesis which can be applied to the rectum without stitches or staples. The prosthesis is made from polypropylene coated with a synthetic hydrogel. The binding of the prosthesis to rectum and vagina takes place in a wet environment after a few minutes and enables the shaping of the mesh on the surface of the rectum (wrap effect). Between March 2010 and March 2013, 41 patients were operated on using LVR with a self-adhesive prosthesis. The effectiveness of prosthesis fixation was evaluated in a subset of 27 patients suffering from complete rectal prolapse. With a median follow-up of 30 months, there were no major complications and no recurrence. In this initial experience, LVR with a self-adhesive prosthesis does not increase the risk of recurrence. No undesirable effects were associated with the prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Clinique St Jean Languedoc, 20 route de Revel, 31400, Toulouse, France, gravie.jf@wanadoo.fr.
authors.forename: J-F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Gravié
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Maigné
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D060489:Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives
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