G Romano1, F Bianco, L Caggiano. 1. Department of Surgery, S. G. Moscati Hospital, Naples, Italy. gromano53@katamail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We report a modified technique of perineal proctectomy using a new reloadable curved cutter stapler, the Contour Transtar (Ethicon Endo-Surgery), to treat full-thickness external rectal prolapse. METHOD: Between May and July 2008 three female patients were treated. All had a full-thickness external rectal prolapse up to 10 cm in length. The prolapse was initially divided by a linear cutter in anterior and posterior flaps, and resection of the prolapse was performed with a Contour Transtar stapler. RESULTS: There was no mortality or early or late morbidity. Follow-up was 2-4 months. All patients had a bowel movement within 3 days of the operation, oral feeding started immediately and the hospital stay was 5 days in all cases. All patients reported an improvement of constipation and continence. CONCLUSION: Our procedure may be indicated for full-thickness prolapse with a rectal protrusion up to 10 cm, as it allows a simple resection without any mobilization or dissection of the rectum. The technique is safe, easier and faster to perform than conventional perineal rectosigmoidectomy.
OBJECTIVE: We report a modified technique of perineal proctectomy using a new reloadable curved cutter stapler, the Contour Transtar (Ethicon Endo-Surgery), to treat full-thickness external rectal prolapse. METHOD: Between May and July 2008 three female patients were treated. All had a full-thickness external rectal prolapse up to 10 cm in length. The prolapse was initially divided by a linear cutter in anterior and posterior flaps, and resection of the prolapse was performed with a Contour Transtar stapler. RESULTS: There was no mortality or early or late morbidity. Follow-up was 2-4 months. All patients had a bowel movement within 3 days of the operation, oral feeding started immediately and the hospital stay was 5 days in all cases. All patients reported an improvement of constipation and continence. CONCLUSION: Our procedure may be indicated for full-thickness prolapse with a rectal protrusion up to 10 cm, as it allows a simple resection without any mobilization or dissection of the rectum. The technique is safe, easier and faster to perform than conventional perineal rectosigmoidectomy.
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