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ArticleJournal of minimal access surgery

Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy: A viable option in procidentia with redundant sigmoid - An Indian perspective.

Abhijit Chandra, Prabhu Singh, Saket Kumar, Nikhil Chopra, Vishal Gupta, Pradeep Joshi, Vivek Gupta

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Could robotic-assisted surgery reduce mesh-related complications after ventral mesh rectopexy? Experience of a tertiary centre and systematic review of the literature.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2024
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  5. Connective tissue and genetics in the pathogenesis of rectal prolapse: A scoping review.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Abhijit ChandraDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Prabhu SinghDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Saket KumarDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nikhil ChopraDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vishal GuptaDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Pradeep JoshiDepartment of Surgical Gastroenterology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vivek GuptaDepartment of Human Organ Transplant, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
King George's Medical University · IN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionLaparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) has gained widespread acceptance for the management of complete rectal prolapse (CRP). However, there have been concerns considering its use in patients with a redundant sigmoid colon. This study was conducted to evaluate the anatomical and functional results following LVMR, particularly in cases of CRP with a redundant sigmoid colon. MATERIALS AND

methodsRetrospective analysis of 25 patients who underwent LVMR from January 2011 to September 2016 was performed. Patients were divided into two groups according to the duration of follow-up. Group A (long-term) with follow-up >3 years and Group B (mid-term) <3 years.

resultsThe study included 25 patients (M:F = 1.5:1) with a median age of 38 years. Eighty-eight percent of the patients had a redundant sigmoid colon. Significant improvement in post-operative Wexner score as compared to pre-operative values was seen in patients with pre-existing constipation (P < 0.0001). In patients presenting with faecal incontinence (FI), significant improvement in post-operative St. Mark's incontinence score was observed. Functional outcomes remain consistent in long-term follow-up (>3 years).

conclusionsLVMR seems to be a feasible surgical procedure with minimum morbidity and good long-term functional outcomes. It provides satisfactory results in patients with redundant sigmoid colon and improves pre-existing constipation and FI.

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Constipationlaparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexyrectal prolapseredundant sigmoid colon

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PMID29582793
PMCPMC6130185
OpenAlexW2791366127

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