Minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy for complex rectocoele: impact on anorectal and sexual function

Abstract

Minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy for complex rectocoele offers satisfactory anatomical correction and functional results, with the potential for alleviating symptoms of outlet obstruction and improving vaginal comfort and sexual dysfunction.

Outcome of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for external rectal prolapse

“…Restricting dissection to the anterior wall of the rectum may also reduce postoperative constipation [2,3,5,6,11]. Relief of sexual dysfunction was observed in this study in keeping with other studies [6,12].…”

Ventral colporectopexy for overt rectal prolapse and obstructed defaecation syndrome: a systematic review

“… were included in the study by Slawik et al. , and two studies reported on the same cohort of patients. Only data reporting different outcome groups from these were included.…”

“…Abet et al . employed an additional mesh fixed between the posterior aspect of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall. An additional transvaginal tape was inserted to complement the procedure in the presence of multicompartment prolapse.…”

Laparoscopic Ventral Rectopexy for Rectoanal Intussusception

“…Wong et al 23 showed that lVR is effective for treating large rectocele, although their study did not report the postoperative size of the rectocele. Wong et al 23 showed that lVR is effective for treating large rectocele, although their study did not report the postoperative size of the rectocele.…”