Rectal prolapse is a condition in which loose tissue near the end of the large intestine (rectum) slides downward. The tissue may partially or completely stick out of (protrude from) the anus. There ...

This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical presentation and surgical management of rectal prolapse. Full-thickness prolapse of the rectum causes significant discomfort because of the sensation of ...

Internal rectal prolapse is when the lowest part of the bowel (rectum) telescopes on itself. It is more common in women who have had children but also happens in nulliparous women and in men. Factors ...

The choice of an ideal operation for complete rectal prolapse remains a perplexing problem for surgeons. We prefer longitudinal plication of the whole rectal wall through a perineal approach for all ...

A repair procedure isn’t necessary for everyone who develops a rectocele, but it may be the treatment of choice when symptoms can’t be managed conservatively. A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ ...

The patient was treated at Madinat Zayed Hospital, part of the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) network in Al Dhafra region. Supplied | SEHA Abu Dhabi: Doctors in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region ...

Pune: One night, while at work, Shantanu, a software professional, felt an excruciating pain in his lower abdomen. He rushed to the restroom, hoping for some relief. But to his shock, he noticed ...

Around three million women are affected by prolapse, which causes incontinence. Milithra Wickramarachchi, 66, a healthcare manager from North London, underwent a new robotic procedure. Six years ago, ...

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse in adults. This involves using a piece of sterile material (mesh) to attach the rectum to the lower ...