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Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff
Rectal prolapse surgery is a procedure to repair rectal prolapse. Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum — the last several inches of the large intestine (colon) — protrudes from the anus. Rectal prolapse surgery can relieve discomfort and reduce fecal incontinence in some people with rectal prolapse.
Several techniques of performing rectal prolapse surgery exist. Your surgeon will suggest the appropriate rectal prolapse surgery approach for you based on your condition and your overall health. Rectal prolapse surgery is typically done under general anesthesia and requires you to stay in the hospital for a few days.
References
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- Rectal prolapse. American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. http://www.fascrs.org/patients/conditions/rectal_prolapse/. Accessed Oct. 19, 2010.
- Tou S, et al. Surgery for complete rectal prolapse in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008:CD001758.
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