Robotic Ventral Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse or procidentia is a debilitating condition that typically presents in parous older women but can occur men and of all ages. Surgery the mainstay for treatment rectal be performed through transabdominal perineal approach. Ventral mesh rectopexy was first described by D’Hoore 2004 involves pure anterior mobilization to reduce risk autonomic nerve injury postoperative constipation. The need dissecting along rectovaginal (or rectovesical) septum as well suturing within confined space deep pelvis makes ventral procedure ideally suited robotic surgery. Data from recent meta-analyses suggest platform may intraoperative blood loss, length hospital stay, complication rates when compared with conventional laparoscopy. Prospective data on long-term functional outcomes recurrence are needed.