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Long-term outcome of laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for total rectal prolapse
British journal of surgery · 2004 · Vol. 91(11) · pp. 1500–1505
André D’Hoore✉(Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven)R Cadoni(Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven)Freddy Penninckx(Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven)
Abstract
Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is an effective technique for the correction of rectal prolapse and appears to avoid severe postoperative constipation. The ventral position of the prosthesis may explain the beneficial effect on symptoms of obstructed defaecation.
Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesGastrointestinal motility and disordersMedicineRectal prolapseConstipationSurgeryRectumFecal incontinenceDenervationDefecationInternal medicine
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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overConstipationFecal IncontinenceFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedLaparoscopyPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesRectal ProlapseRecurrence
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