What is the repair of rectal prolapse?
Rectal prolapse is a surgery for the treatment of rectal prolapse, in which the end of the intestines protrudes the rectum. Surgery is not usually the first line of rectal prolapse, with the exception of special circumstances, and is generally presented as a possibility after other methods of treatment are ineffective. The procedure is performed in a hospital or well -equipped clinic and, as with other surgery, there are some accompanying risks that should be considered before surgery. The first treatment usually includes manual pushing the prolamed material back to the site and then determine why the patient developed prolapse. Treatment of the basic cause may include the provision of patients with a high fiber diet to solve constipation so that patients do not play when passing stools.
If the rectal profits becomes recurring or it is clear that the tissue is damaged, it is necessary to consider repairing the rectal prolapse. Surgeons may enter the abdomen or the area depending on the patient and the caset around the rectum. Historically, abdominal surgery was very invasive for rectal prolapse repair. Today, surgeons usually use laparoscopy and create a number of small cuts to introduce tools and cameras to perform minimally invasive surgery.
The patient is under general anesthesia while the surgeon performs the procedure. Once the patient wakes up and is taken into recovery, he will be monitored and followed care instructions will be given. Patients may need to eat special diet while the surgical site is healing and special care must be used to keep the place clean.
The main risk of repairing rectal prolapse is infection, usually the result of conditions after the surgdik is the patient susceptible to infection. Anesthesia can also be dangerous for some patients and careful screening is performed before surgery to confirm that the patient is a good candidate for anesthesia. Further risksKA may include the torn of the rectum, repetition of prolapse and incontinence due to the procedure. Working with an experienced surgeon can dramatically reduce the risks for patients.
When this operation is recommended, patients may want to ask why it is recommended and whether there are any alternative treatment options. Meeting with several surgeons and discussions on various approaches to surgery and subsequent care for rectal prolapse can provide patients with more information that can use a decision to repair rectal prolapse.