Effect of the transabdominal posterior rectopexy with resection of the partial rectosigmoid colon on adult rectal prolapse

Objective To explore the effect of transabdominal posterior rectopexy with resection of the partial rectosigmoid colon on adult rectal prolapse.Methods During the 2006 to 2011,transabdominal posterior rectopexy with resection of the partial rectosigmoid colon was performed on 6 selected adult patients with complete rectal prolapse.Results All patients were cured,the median length of hospital stay was 13.7 days.Followed up for 3-61 months,there was no recurrent case.Conclusions The operation offers a safe and effective alternative to other more complex procedures for the treatment of adult rectal prolapse.The procedure can not only treat the rectosigmoid disease,but also improve the rectosigmoid disease,improve the function of bowel and reduce the recurrence rate. Key words: Rectal prolapse;  Rectum;  Sigmoid colon