Simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse in adults.

OBJECTIVE

To assess the results of simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse.

DESIGN

Prospective study.

SETTING

University hospital, India.

SUBJECT

65 patients with complete rectal prolapse treated by modified sutured sacral rectopexy.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Morbidity, mortality and recurrence.

RESULTS

During a follow-up of 2-10 years (mean 5.4 years) none of the patients developed a recurrence of complete prolapse of the rectum but 3(5%) developed mucosal prolapse. The incontinence improved in 12 of 16 patients (75%) and constipation improved in 5 of 6 (83.3%).

CONCLUSION

We conclude that the simplified sutured sacral rectopexy is a simple operation for treating complete rectal prolapse in adults, and gives good results.