Reissman P, Weiss E, Teoh T A, Cohen S M, Wexner S D
Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale 33309, USA.
Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1995 Jun;5(3):217-8.
One of the important surgical principles in perineal rectosigmoidectomy (Altemeier's procedure) for full-thickness rectal prolapse is to ensure the complete resection of the redundant rectosigmoid colon to avoid recurrence of the prolapse. We present a new technique of laparoscopic assistance during this procedure, which helps achieve maximal mobilization and resection of the prolapsed portion.
