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By Mayo Clinic staffRectal prolapse surgery can relieve the discomfort of rectal prolapse. For many people, rectal prolapse surgery may also reduce fecal incontinence associated with rectal prolapse. However, it may take a year to assess how surgery has affected bowel function.
Rectal prolapse recurrence
Even after rectal prolapse surgery, there's still a chance that rectal prolapse could occur again. Talk with your doctor about your risk of recurrence and what you can do to reduce your risk.
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