Laparoscopic-assisted perineal rectosigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse

Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1995 Jun;5(3):217-8.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Colon / surgery
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy* / methods
  • Perineum / surgery
  • Peritoneum / surgery
  • Prone Position
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery*
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery