Simplified Sutured Sacral Rectopexy for Complete Rectal Prolapse in Adults

Abstract

Objective: To assess the results of simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse. Design: Prospective study. Setting: University hospital, India. Subject: 65 patients with complete rectal prolapse treated by modified sutured sacral rectopexy. Main outcome measures: Morbidity, mortality and recurrence. Results: During a follow-up of 2-10 years (mean 5.4 years) none of the patients developed a recurrence of complete prolapse of the rectum but 3(5%) developed mucosal prolapse. The incontinence improved in 12 of 16 patients (75%) and constipation improved in 5 of 6 (83.3%). Conclusion: We conclude that the simplified sutured sacral rectopexy is a simple operation for treating complete rectal prolapse in adults, and gives good results.