Abstract
Rectal prolapse is a debilitating condition that often results in impaired quality
of life. Posterior compartment defects including rectal prolapse and rectal intussusception
are often associated with middle and anterior compartment prolapse and require a multicompartment
approach to treatment. In recent years, ventral rectopexy, with or without sacrocolpopexy
for combined middle compartment prolapse, has emerged as a safe and effective method
of treatment for rectal prolapse. In this article, we aim to review the etiology of
rectal prolapse and intussusception, describe the indications and workup for surgery,
discuss technical aspects of ventral rectopexy alone and in combination with sacrocolpopexy,
review potential surgical complications, and describe the reported outcomes of the
surgery.
Keywords
rectal prolapse - ventral rectopexy - sacrocolpopexy - rectal intussusception - pelvic
organ prolapse
