Laparoscopic Resection Rectopexy Outperforms Delorme’s for Rectal Prolapse

Laparoscopic resection rectopexy significantly reduces recurrence rates in full-thickness rectal prolapse compared to Delorme’s procedure.

  • Recurrence rates within 24 months: 8.2% for laparoscopic resection vs. 42.8% for Delorme’s.
  • Laparoscopic surgery had a median time to recurrence of 17.8 months, compared to 8.2 months for Delorme’s.

Choose laparoscopic resection for better long-term outcomes and improved quality of life for your patients.

  • Overall morbidity was low, with reoperation rates at 0% for laparoscopic resection and 33.3% for Delorme’s.

Journal Article by Herrle F, Sandra-Petrescu F (…) Kienle P et 30 al. in Ann Surg

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