Trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery for internal rectal prolapse

Tech Coloproctol. 2016 Feb;20(2):129-33. doi: 10.1007/s10151-015-1412-4. Epub 2015 Dec 21.

Abstract

Internal rectal prolapse can lead to obstructed defecation, faecal incontinence and pain. In treatment of frail or technically difficult patients, a perineal approach is often used, such as a Delorme's or a STARR. However, in case of very high take-off prolapse, these procedures are challenging if not unsuitable. We present trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery as surgical option for management of this uncommon type of rectal prolapse in specific cases.

Keywords: Internal rectal prolapse; Trans-anal endoscopic microsurgery; Trans-anal endoscopic rectal prolapse procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Constipation / etiology
  • Constipation / surgery
  • Defecation / physiology
  • Fecal Incontinence / etiology
  • Fecal Incontinence / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Illustration
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Prolapse / complications
  • Rectal Prolapse / physiopathology
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery*
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery / methods*