title: Contour Transtar in true rectal prolapse.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A new device, the CCS-30 Contour Transtar, was recently launched for the treatment of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the efficacy of the Contour Transtar in resection of true rectal prolapse in relation to age and concomitant urogynecologic procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  During a 50 (median) month period 15 women with rectal prolapse of ≥ 5 cm and complaints of obstructed defecation underwent perineal resection of rectal prolapse with the Contour Transtar.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In 3 of the 15 patients (20%) rectal prolapse recurred. Amelioration of ODS symptoms and improved continence were noted in 82% and 75%, respectively, following surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Contour Transtar procedure for full-thickness rectal prolapse is a safe and promising procedure and is likely suitable for elderly poor risk patients.
authors.forename: Ada
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosen
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Condrea
authors.forename: Mordechai
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shimonov
authors.forename: Shimon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ginath
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D016896:Treatment Outcome