The management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is mainly conservative and
mainly consists of fiber diet, bulking laxatives, rectal irrigation or hydrocolontherapy …

External and internal rectal prolapse with their affiliated rectocele and enterocele, are
associated with debilitating symptoms such as obstructed defecation, pelvic pain and faecal …

Methods An expert panel was selected by the EAES technology committee to draft the
consensus paper. The panel was composed of 13 members: 9 general surgeons, of which …

The article presents consensus opinion from expert colorectal surgeons on ventral rectopexy
(VR). It indicates that the goal of pelvic organ prolapse surgery is to restore anatomy and …

AIM: To assess effectiveness, complications, recurrence rate, and recent improvements of
the anterior rectopexy procedure for treatment of total rectal prolapse. METHODS: MEDLINE …

Aim The purpose of this prospective randomized study was to compare robot‐assisted and
laparoscopic ventral rectopexy procedures for posterior compartment procidentia in terms of …

Background Ventral mesh rectopexy (VMR) is a widely accepted surgical treatment for rectal
prolapse. Both synthetic and biologic mesh are used. No consensus exists on the preferred …

Introduction Ventral mesh rectopexy is frequently performed as a means of improving the
quality of life for sufferers of rectal prolapse. The minimally invasive approach is highly …

Purpose Short term morbidity, functional outcome, recurrence and quality of life outcomes
after robotic assisted ventral mesh rectopexy (RVMR) and laparoscopic ventral mesh …

Abdominal adhesions are a risk factor for conversion to open surgery. An advantage of
robotic surgery is the lower rate of unplanned conversions. A systematic review was …