LAPAROSCOPIC RECTOPEXY

Good results of rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse have been achie ved using the transabdominal approach. With the introduction of the la paroscopic technique in cholecystectomy, many other abdominal procedur es have been tried with the laparoscopic technique with varying degree s of success. The laparoscopic technique has opened up a new possibili ty of a minimally invasive approach to rectopexy. With the elimination of a major incision in laparoscopic rectopexy, the patients may benef it from less morbidity associated with a major abdominal wound. In thi s case report, laparoscopic rectal mobilization and rectopexy using Ma rlex(R) mesh and a hernia stapler is reported.