What is a thiersch suture?
The Thiersch procedure is a minimally invasive procedure that involves placing a suture encircling the anal canal under the skin. It is used in the treatment of rectal prolapse and faecal incontinence. 9. It was first described in 1891 by the German surgeon, Karl Thiersch.
What is Ripstein procedure?
In a Marlex rectopexy (Ripstein procedure), the entire rectum is mobilized down to the coccyx posteriorly, the lateral ligaments laterally, and the anterior cul-de-sac anteriorly (see the image below). A nonabsorbable material (eg, Marlex mesh or an Ivalon sponge) is fixed to the presacral fascia.
What is Delorme’s procedure?
The Delorme operation involves mucosal stripping and muscle plication of the rectal prolapse and is performed externally under regional or general anesthesia.
What happens after Delorme procedure?
You may experience discomfort for up to four weeks after the operation. It is important to maintain a regular bowel movement that should be well formed but soft. Continue to take laxatives for two weeks after your surgery. Eating a high fibre diet and increasing your fluid intake will also help.
How is Proctoscopy done?
The doctor will insert a gloved finger into your anus to check for tenderness or blockage. The doctor will then insert a lubricated proctoscope into your rectum and pump air in to expand the rectum. You may feel some fullness, like you need to pass a stool.
What is Rectopexy?
Laparoscopic rectopexy is a surgery to repair a rectal prolapse, a protrusion of the rectum through the anus. In this surgery, the rectum is restored to its normal position in the pelvis.
What is the Starr procedure surgery?
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) has recently been recommended for patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by rectocele and rectal wall intussusception. The aim of STARR is to correct the mechanical outlet obstruction using a stapler device for endorectal resection of the distal rectum.
How long is recovery after prolapse surgery?
Your Recovery You can expect to feel better and stronger each day. But you may get tired quickly and need pain medicine for a week or two. You may need about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover from open surgery and 1 to 2 weeks to recover from laparoscopic surgery or vaginal surgery.
How long does a DeLorme procedure take?
Delorme’s procedure can be performed under general anaesthesia where you will be asleep or under spinal anaesthesia, during which you remain awake. The entire procedure takes about 60 minutes to complete. Regardless of the type of anaesthesia used, you will feel no pain during the procedure.