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Surgical Repair of Rectal Prolapse

Surgical repair of rectal prolapse and its outcomes

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Jan 23, 2026
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What are recovery expectations, complications, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes after rectal prolapse surgery?

typically leads to marked symptom improvement and better patient-reported quality of life, but , risk profile and long-term functional outcomes vary with the surgical approach and patient factors . ge...

Feb 3, 2026

What symptoms indicate rectal prolapse requires surgical repair versus conservative treatment?

splits along a clinical axis: mild, reducible, infrequent prolapse and often respond to like stool softeners, fiber, pelvic-floor retraining and biofeedback, while with persistent, full-thickness prol...