What is the definition of rectopexy or proctopexy?
The suturing of the rectum to an adjacent structure, usually the sacrum.
What is the definition of sacrocolpopexy?
This is a surgical procedure to correct pelvic organ prolapse.
List potential complications of ventral rectopexy?
Complications include recurrence of prolapse, post-operative sepsis including regional infective discitis, bowel obstruction and or post-operative ileus, urinary incontinence or urgency and occasionally defecation problems. Normal post-surgical complications include bleeding/ hematoma, vascular and or visceral injury(arterial /venous/ureter/bladder/bowel/vaginal etc)
What gynaecological procedure is usually performed at the time of sacrocolpopexy if not already present?
Usually, a hysterectomy is performed.
List the devices needed to perform laparoscopic ventral rectopexy.
A polypropylene mesh and nonabsorbable glue or an endoscopic tacking device and titanium tacks.
Annotated 3D and MPR MIP images demonstrate the lumbosacral titanium surgical tacks applied to the sacral promontory (anterior longitudinal ligament).