Purpose: Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is the most favored surgical treatment for rectal prolapse. Perineal approaches are recommended for frail patients and those with major comorbidities, and in young men to avoid genitourinary disorders. There are very few descriptions in the literature of transanal endoscopic surgery to treat complete rectal prolapse. The aim of this article is to describe our experience with this technique.Patients and Methods: Patients undergoing transanal endoscopic surgery for rectal prolapse repair between 2010 and 2019 were recruited for the study. Preoperative, surgical, and postoperative variables were recorded. Surgical technique, 30-day morbidity and follow-up are described.Results: Five patients have been included. The postoperative period was uneventful and all patients were discharged in 48 hours without complications. All showed improved symptoms at 1-year control, and none presented recurrence in a mean follow-up period of 6 years. Conclusions:The transanal endoscopic procedure allows improved endoscopic vision, and the reconstruction is performed transpelvically by fixing the anastomosis suture to the pelvic wall to prevent recurrence. Therefore, we think it is a valid alternative to other perineal procedures in patients in whom abdominal surgery is contraindicated.
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