A novel technique for correction of total rectal prolapse: Endoscopic-assisted percutaneous rectopexy with the aid of the EndoLifter
Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition) Available online 1 November 2016 A novel technique for correction of total rectal prolapse: Endoscopic-assisted percutaneous rectopexy with the aid of the EndoLifter L. Bustamante-Lopez, M. Sulbaran, C. Sakai, E.G. de Moura, L. Bustamante-Perez, C.S. Nahas, S.C. Nahas, I. Cecconello, P. Sakai Revista de Gastroenterología de México , Volume 81, Issue 4 , October–December 2016 , Pages 202-207 Abstract Introduction and aims Rectal prolapse is common in the elderly, having an incidence of 1% in patients over 65 years of age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a new endoluminal procedure for attaching the previously mobilized rectum to the anterior abdominal wall using an endoscopic fixation device. Materials and methods The study is a single-arm phase i experimental trial. Under general anesthesia, total rectal prolapse was surgically reprod...