Laparoscopic posterior mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse is a safe procedure in older patients: A prospective follow-up study

Conclusion: Laparoscopic posterior rectopexy is a safe and well-tolerated procedure in older patients and can be done with acceptable complications and recurrence rates and short hospital stays. Laparoscopic posterior rectopexy seems to improve bowel function in many patients.

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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Dyrberg, D. L., Nordentoft, T., Rosenstock, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research