Pelvic floor disorders that affect stool evacuation include structural (for example, rectocele)
and functional disorders (for example, dyssynergic defecation (DD)). Meticulous history …

Aim To assess the outcomes of rectal excisional procedures in adults with chronic
constipation. Method Standardised methods and reporting of benefits and harms were used …

PAQUETTE ET AL: CONSTIPATION PRACTICE GUIDELINE 480 meta-analyses.
Recommendations were formulated by the primary authors and reviewed by the entire …

BACKGROUND: A theory of rectal intussusception has been advanced that intrarectal
intussusception, intra-anal intussusception, and external rectal prolapse are points on a …

Background: Constipation has a significant impact on the quality of life (QOL). Lifestyle
modification is widely accepted and recommended by experts as first-line therapy. Aim: This …

Background and Objectives: obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is a common but
underestimated condition that may affect the outcomes after hemorrhoidectomy. Therefore …

Patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) form an important subset of patients
with chronic constipation. Evaluation and treatment of these patients has traditionally been …

Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a common disorder with a considerable impact on
the quality of life of affected patients. Surgery for ODS remains a challenging topic. There …

Aims Rectal prolapse is a debilitating and unpleasant condition adversely affecting the
quality of life. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) is recognized as one of the …

Purpose Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) has recently been recommended for
patients with obstructed defecation caused by rectocele and rectal wall intussusception. Our …