Laparoscopic surgery and rectal prolapse: Personal experience

Abstract

Summary:Laparoscopy is gaining an important role in the treatment of benign colorectal disorders. The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical and functional results in 4 patients subjected to laparoscopic rectopexy according to Wells. From 1993 through 1995, 4 females (mean age 53.7 years, range 22 to 76 years) affected from complete rectal prolapse with faec~tl incontinence underwent this procedure. Six months after surgery, at the end of a rehabilitation program consisting of kinesitherapy, biofeedback and electrostimulation, all patients were re-evaluated by means of a clinical examination, anorectal manometry and defecography. Preliminary results seem satisfactory and may allow this approach to be used instead of the traditional open surgery. Die ersten Ergebnisse sind zufriedenstellend und sprechen fª den Einsatz dieser Vorgehensweise anstelle der bisherigen traditionellen offenen Operationsmethode.