Patients with rectal prolapse have a protrusion (prolapse) of the rectum through the anus. The rectum folds on itself and protrudes through the anal canal. They may also have symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, mucus drainage, anorectal pain or fecal incontinence. Rectal prolapse is thought to occur because of a loss or weakness of the normal support structures for the rectum.
The essential treatment is to surgically fix the redundant rectum to the bony pelvis so that it is unable to slide out. This can be done by the open conventional method or by the laparoscopic method.
Laparoscopic rectopexy is one of the surgeries that a top laparoscopic surgeon in Kolkata uses to repair rectal prolapse. In this surgery, the rectum is restored to its normal position in the pelvis, so that it no longer protrudes through the anus. Usually, stitches are used to secure the rectum, often along with mesh.
The term "laparoscopic" refers to surgery performed through several very small incisions in the abdomen. A laparoscope (a long, thin camera) is placed through an incision near the belly button to see the inside of the abdomen. The other small incisions are used to place instruments to perform the surgery.
Results may vary depending upon the type of procedure and the patient’s overall condition. Common advantages are:
Laparoscopic mesh rectopexy is a relatively safe surgery. However, as with any other operation, complications are known to occur.
This list, however, is not exhaustive and patients may also develop complications, not from surgery per se but their associated medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease etc.
Patients may also need additional intervention by a top gastroenterology doctor in Kolkata or even repeat surgery to tackle these complications.
Be sure to call your physician or surgeon if you develop any of the following:
