Laparoscopic Rectopexy
Details of the Patient
- Patient’s Name: Anonymous
- Patient’s Age: 70
- Patient’s Gender: male
Symptoms shown by the Patient
An Overview of the Case
A 70 year old male came with something coming out of anus for last 1 year. It would come out every time during defecation and last for 6 hour and not going back. By clinical examination he was diagnosed to have rectal prolapse. The prolapse reduced with local anaesthesia. After 1 day of stabilization, he was taken in operation theater. He underwent laparoscopic rectopexy, whole prolapse fixed inside to pelvic bone. Postoperation he recovered well and was discharged in 3 days.
Medical Tests Performed
Guidelines Provided after Treatment
Tips to prevent rectal prolapse :
- Avoid straining yourself while doing stoolAvoid spending long time in toilet
- Avoid newspaper or mobiles in toilets
- If their is constipation consultant colorectal surgeon
- if any rectal prolapse get treated by colorectal surgeon
Relevant Questions
Q. What is colonoscopy and how does it help in treating colon cancer?
A colonoscopy is a procedure in which doctor examines the inside of your large intestine to seek for the cause of symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits.
To check the inside of the colon, doctor will insert a long, flexible tube with a camera on one end into the rectum. A particular diet may be required for 24-48 hours before to the surgery. In a process called as bowel prep, the colon will also need to be cleaned using strong laxatives.
If polyps are discovered in the colon, they will be removed by a surgeon and referred for biopsy. A pathologist examines the polyps under a microscope for malignant or precancerous cells during a biopsy.
Q. Can i know about bariatric surgery and the criteria on meeting which i will qualify for this surgery?
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or have a BMI between 35 and 40.
- An obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
- Weigh less than 450 pounds, the maximum weight that hospital radiology equipment can accommodate. If you need to lose weight to meet this requirement, a nutritionist is available to help.
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