Ventral rectopexy

Ventral rectopexy
Other namesAnterior rectopexy,[1] Ventropexy,[2] Ventral mesh rectopexy, Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy
SpecialtyColorectal surgery

Ventral rectopexy is a surgical procedure for external rectal prolapse, internal rectal prolapse (rectal intussusception), and sometimes other conditions such as rectocele, obstructed defecation syndrome, or solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. The rectum is fixed into the desired position, usually using a biological or synthetic mesh which is attached to the sacral promontory. The effect of the procedure is correction of the abnormal descended position of the posterior compartment of the pelvis (i.e., the rectum), reinforcement of the anterior (front) surface of the rectum, and elevation of the pelvic floor.[3] In females, the rectal-vaginal septum is reinforced, and there is the opportunity to simultaneously correct any prolapse of the middle compartment (i.e., the uterus).[4] In such cases, ventral rectopexy may be combined with sacrocolpopexy.[5][3] The surgery is usually performed laparoscopically (via small openings made in the abdomen).

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