Clinical Outcomes of Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

Conditions: Rectal Prolapse, Fecal Incontinence, Rectopexy, Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Intussusception of Rectum

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Enrollment: 400

Sponsor: Lukas Marti

Location: HOCH Health Ostschweiz Kantonsspital St. Gallen Sankt Gallen Canton of St. Gallen

Summary

This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent rectopexy for rectal prolapse, obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), or fecal incontinence (FI). Rectopexy is a surgical procedure used to restore and fix the rectum in its normal position. The study examines treatment success, recurrence of rectal prolapse, functional outcomes, and postoperative complications. The aim is to investigate the long-term effectiveness and safety of rectopexy and to identify factors that may be associated with favorable or unfavorable outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of external rectal prolapse, obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), or fecal incontinence (FI) * Underwent rectopexy at the participating institution from 2011 onward * Availability of postoperative follow-up data Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * No informed consent * Insufficient clinical documentation to assess study outcomes * No postoperative follow-up available

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07848308). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.