What is Rectal Prolapse?
Rectal prolapse is a condition that is similar to hemorrhoids but not exactly the same & needs surgical therapy for sure.It is characterized by a reddish mass that protrudes out of the anus due to rectal muscle weakness, caused by various factors such as intestinal infections, severe constipation that strains the muscles, pregnancy, injury to the spinal cord & pelvic floor, etc.
Rectal prolapse in adults can be treated commonly through a procedure called rectopexy that involves making incisions through the abdomen & can be performed through open or laparoscopic techniques, where the rectum is repositioned by pulling it into the pelvis. An alternative approach to rectopexy is the rectal approach, which involves two procedures such as the altemeier (pulling the rectum & a portion of the sigmoid colon) and the delorme procedure (for small or mucosal rectal prolapses). Sometimes laser therapy is used to treat rectal prolapse, which offers several advantages over other procedures.
| Procedure Name | Rectal Prolapse |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Open, laparoscopic, & robotic or laser therapy |
| Type of Anesthesia | General/epidural anesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | Nearly 60 min |
| Recovery Duration | Few weeks to months |
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