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Scherer R, Marti L, Hetzer FH. Perineal Stapled Prolapse Resection: A New Procedure for External Rectal Prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Jul 15

Sagar PM, Thekkinkattil DK, Heath RM, Woodfield J, Gonsalves S, Landon CR.

Feasibility and functional outcome of laparoscopic sacrocolporectopexy for combined vaginal and rectal prolapse.

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Sep;51(9):1414-20

Yuzbasioglu MF, Bulbuloglu E, Ozkaya M, Oksuz H.

A different approach to incarcerated and complicated rectal prolapse.

Med Sci Monit. 2008 Jul;14(7):CS60-3.

Siproudhis L, Eléouet M, Rousselle A, El Alaoui M, Ropert A, Bretagne JF.

Overt rectal prolapse and fecal incontinence.

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Sep;51(9):1356-60.

Glasgow SC, Birnbaum EH, Kodner IJ, Fleshman JW Jr, Dietz DW.

Recurrence and quality of life following perineal proctectomy for rectal prolapse.

J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Aug;12(8):1446-51.

Schwandner O, Fürst A. [Actual Role of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome.] Zentralbl Chir. 2008 Apr;133(2):116-22. German.

Schwandner O, Stuto A, Jayne D, Lenisa L, Pigot F, Tuech JJ, Scherer R, Nugent K, Corbisier F, Basany E, Hetzer F. Decision-making Algorithm for the STARR procedure in Obstructed Defecation Syndrome: Position statement of the group of STARR Pioneers. Surg Innov. 2008 Apr 13.

Chen CW, Hsiao CW, Wu CC, Jao SW. Rectal prolapse as initial clinical manifestation of colon cancer. Z Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr;46(4):348-50.

Meurette G, Siproudhis L, Regenet N, Frampas E, Proux M, Lehur PA. Poor symptomatic relief and quality of life in patients treated for "solitary rectal ulcer syndrome without external rectal prolapse". Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 May;23(5):521-6.

Zganjer M, Cizmic A, Cigit I, Zupancic B, Bumci I, Popovic L, Kljenak A. Treatment of rectal prolapse in children with cow milk injection sclerotherapy: 30-year experience. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Feb 7;14(5):737-40.

Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Calabro G, Maciocco M, Roviaro GC. Stapled transanal rectal resection in solitary rectal ulcer associated with prolapse of the rectum: a prospective study. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Mar;51(3):348-54.

Slawik S, Soulsby R, Carter H, Payne H, Dixon AR. Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy, posterior colporrhaphy and vaginal sacrocolpopexy for the treatment of recto-genital prolapse and mechanical outlet obstruction. Colorectal Dis. 2008 Feb;10(2):138-43. Epub 2007 May 10

Pescatori M, Spyrou M, Pulvirenti d'Urso A. A prospective evaluation of occult disorders in obstructed defecation using the 'iceberg diagram'. Colorectal Dis. 2007 Jun;9(5):452-6.

Collinson RJ, Boons P, Cunningham C, Lindsey I. Laparoscopic anterior rectopexy: cures rectal prolapse and improves preop constipation without inducing new-onset constipation. ANZ J Surg. 2007 May;77 Suppl 1:A28.

Dulucq JL, Wintringer P, Mahajna A. Clinical and functional outcome of laparoscopic posterior rectopexy (Wells) for full-thickness rectal prolapse. A prospective study. Surg Endosc. 2007 May 5;

Delaney CP. Laparoscopic management of rectal prolapse.
J Gastrointest Surg. 2007 Feb;11(2):150-2.  

Gourgiotis S, Baratsis S. Rectal prolapse. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Mar;22(3):231-43. 

South M, Amundsen C. Overt rectal prolapse following repair of stage IV vaginal vault prolapse. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Apr;18(4):471-3.

Lee JI, Vogel AM, Suchar AM, Glynn L, Statter MB, Liu DC. Sequential linear stapling technique for perineal resection of intractable pediatric rectal prolapse. Am Surg. 2006 Dec;72(12):1212-5.

Pascual Montero JA, Martinez Puente MC, Pascual I, Butron Vila T, Garcia Borda FJ, Lomas Espadas M, Hidalgo Pascual M. Complete rectal prolapse clinical and functional outcome with Delorme's procedure.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2006 Nov;98(11):837-43.

Verdaasdonk EG, Bueno de Mesquita JM, Stassen LP. Laparoscopic rectovaginopexy for rectal prolapse. Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Dec;10(4):318-22.

Dench JE, Scott SM, Lunniss PJ, Dvorkin LS, Williams NS. Multimedia article: external pelvic rectal suspension (the express procedure) for internal rectal prolapse, with or without concomitant rectocele repair: a video demonstration. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Dec;49(12):1922-6.

D'Hoore A, Penninckx F. Laparoscopic ventral recto(colpo)pexy for rectal prolapse: surgical technique and outcome for 109 patients. Surg Endosc. 2006 Oct 9;

Okamoto N, Maeda K, Kato R, Senga S, Sato H, Hosono R. Dynamic pelvic three-dimensional computed tomography for investigation of pelvic abnormalities in patients with rectocele and rectal prolapse. J Gastroenterol. 2006 Aug;41(8):802-6.  

Gupta PJ. Randomized controlled study: radiofrequency coagulation and plication versus ligation and excision technique for rectal mucosal prolapse. Am J Surg. 2006 Aug;192(2):155-60.  

Portier G, Iovino F, Lazorthes F. Surgery for rectal prolapse: Orr-Loygue ventral rectopexy with limited dissection prevents postoperative-induced constipation without increasing recurrence.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Aug;49(8):1136-40.   

Carpelan-Holmstrom M, Kruuna O, Scheinin T. Laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery combined with short hospital stay is safe in elderly and debilitated patients. Surg Endosc. 2006 Sep;20(9):1353-9.

Karagulle E, Yildirim E, Turk E, Akkaya D, Moray G. Mesh invasion of the rectum: an unusual late complication of rectal prolapse repair. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Oct;21(7):724-7. Epub 2006 Mar 7.

Gupta PJ. Combined Thiersch's Procedure and Subanodermal Coagulation for Complete Rectal Prolapse in the Elderly.
Dig Surg. 2006 Jun 30;23(3):146-149  

Auguste T, Dubreuil A, Bost R, Bonaz B, Faucheron JL. Technical and functional results after laparoscopic rectopexy to the promontory for complete rectal prolapse. Prospective study in 54 consecutive patients. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2006 May;30(5):659-63. 

South M, Amundsen C. Overt rectal prolapse following repair of stage IV vaginal vault prolapse. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Jun 24; 

Mansilla JE, Bannura GC, Contreras JP, Barrera AE, Melo CL, Soto DC. Lomas-Cooperman technique for rectal prolapse in the elderly patient. Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Jul;10(2):106-10; discussion 110.  

Henry JB, Drummond LM, Kolb P. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and rectal prolapse. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Jul;18(7):797-8. 

Koivusalo A, Pakarinen M, Rintala R. Laparoscopic suture rectopexy in the treatment of persisting rectal prolapse in children: a preliminary report. Surg Endosc. 2006 Jun;20(6):960-3.  

DiGiuro G, Ignjatovic D, Brogger J, Bergamaschi R; Rectal Prolapse Recurrence Study Group. How accurate are published recurrence rates after rectal prolapse surgery? A meta-analysis of individual patient data. Am J Surg. 2006 Jun;191(6):773-8. Review.

Carpelan-Holmstrom M, Kruuna O, Scheinin T. Laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery combined with short hospital stay is safe in elderly and debilitated patients. Surg Endosc. 2006 May 13;  

Koivusalo A, Pakarinen M, Rintala R. Laparoscopic suture rectopexy in the treatment of persisting rectal prolapse in children : A preliminary report. Surg Endosc. 2006 May 11;

Kleinubing H Jr, Pinho MS, Ferreira LC. Longitudinal Multiple Rubber Band Ligation: An Alternative Method to Treat Mucosal Prolapse of the Anterior Rectal Wall. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 May 10; 

Glasgow SC, Birnbaum EH, Kodner IJ, Fleshman JW, Dietz DW. Preoperative anal manometry predicts continence after perineal proctectomy for rectal prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jul;49(7):1052-8.

Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Barbieri S, Roviaro G. Impact of new technologies on the clinical and functional outcome of Altemeier's procedure: a randomized, controlled trial. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 May;49(5):652-60.

Steele SR, Goetz LH, Minami S, Madoff RD, Mellgren AF, Parker SC. Management of recurrent rectal prolapse: surgical approach influences outcome. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Apr;49(4):440-5.

Kariv Y, Delaney CP, Casillas S, Hammel J, Nocero J, Bast J, Brady K, Fazio VW, Senagore AJ. Long-term outcome after laparoscopic and open surgery for rectal prolapse: a case-control study. Surg Endosc. 2006 Jan;20(1):35-42.

Dippolito A, Esser S, Reed J 3rd. Anterior modification of Delorme procedure provides equivalent results to Delorme procedure in treatment of rectal outlet obstruction. Curr Surg. 2005 Nov-Dec;62(6):609-12. 

Altman D, Zetterstrom J, Schultz I, Nordenstam J, Hjern F, Lopez A, Mellgren A. Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in women with surgically managed rectal prolapse: a population-based case-control study. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jan;49(1):28-35.

Brown AJ, Nicol L, Anderson JH, McKee RF, Finlay IG. Prospective study of the effect of rectopexy on colonic motility in patients with rectal prolapse. Br J Surg. 2005 Nov;92(11):1417-22.

Marzouk D, Ramdass MJ, Haji A, Akhtar M. Digital assessment of lower rectum fixity in rectal prolapse (DALR): a simple clinical anatomical test to determine the most suitable approach (abdominal versus perineal) for repair.Surg Radiol Anat. 2005 Dec;27(5):414-9. 

Sezai D, Demirbas S, Akin L, Kurt Y, Ogun I, Celenk T. The impact of laparoscopic resection rectopexy in patients with total rectal prolapse. Mil Med. 2005 Sep;170(9):743-7.  

Lasheen AE, Khalifa S, El Askry SM, Elzeftawy AA. Closed rectopexy with transanal resection for complete rectal prolapse in adults. Gastrointest Surg. 2005 Sep-Oct;9(7):980-4.  

Marzouk D, Ramdass MJ, Haji A, Akhtar M. Digital assessment of lower rectum fixity in rectal prolapse (DALR): a simple clinical anatomical test to determine the most suitable approach (abdominal versus perineal) for repair. Surg Radiol Anat. 2005 Sep 1;:1-6 

Morio O, Meurette G, Desfourneaux V, D'Halluin PN, Bretagne JF, Siproudhis L. Anorectal physiology in solitary ulcer syndrome: a case-matched series. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Oct;48(10):1917-22.  

Kessler H, Hohenberger W. Laparoscopic resection rectopexy for rectal prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Sep;48(9):1800-1.  

Antao B, Bradley V, Roberts JP, Shawis R. Management of rectal prolapse in children. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Aug;48(8):1620-5.  

Purkayastha S, Tekkis P, Athanasiou T, Aziz O, Paraskevas P, Ziprin P, Darzi A. A comparison of open vs. laparoscopic abdominal rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: a meta-analysis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Oct;48(10):1930-40.  

Marchal F, Bresler L, Ayav A, Zarnegar R, Brunaud L, Duchamp C, Boissel P. Long-term results of Delorme's procedure and Orr-Loygue rectopexy to treat complete rectal prolapse.
Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Sep;48(9):1785-90.
 

Shamim SM, Hameed K. Surgically treated rectal prolapse: experience at a teaching hospital. J Pak Med Assoc. 2005 Jun;55(6):247-50. 

Angerpointner TA. The treatment of rectal prolapse in children with phenol in almond oil injection. J Pediatr Surg. 2005 Jul;40(7):1217. 

Kessler H, Hohenberger W. Laparoscopic Resection Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun 27;  

Dvorkin LS, Gladman MA, Scott SM, Williams NS, Lunniss PJ. Rectal intussusception: a study of rectal biomechanics and visceroperception. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jul;100(7):1578-85.  

Purkayastha S, Tekkis P, Athanasiou T, Aziz O, Paraskevas P, Ziprin P, Darzi A. A Comparison of Open vs. Laparoscopic Abdominal Rectopexy for Full-Thickness Rectal Prolapse: A Meta-Analysis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun 20;  

Marchal F, Bresler L, Ayav A, Zarnegar R, Brunaud L, Duchamp C, Boissel P. Long-Term Results of Delorme's Procedure and Orr-Loygue Rectopexy to Treat Complete Rectal Prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun 16; 

Marceau C, Parc Y, Debroux E, Tiret E, Parc R. Complete rectal prolapse in young patients: psychiatric disease a risk factor of poor outcome. Colorectal Dis. 2005 Jul;7(4):360-5.  

Raftopoulos Y, Senagore AJ, Di Giuro G, Bergamaschi R; Rectal Prolapse Recurrence Study Group. Recurrence rates after abdominal surgery for complete rectal prolapse: a multicenter pooled analysis of 643 individual patient data. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun;48(6):1200-6. 

Sarpel U, Jacob BP, Steinhagen RM. Reduction of a large incarcerated rectal prolapse by use of an elastic compression wrap. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Jun;48(6):1320-2.  

Ashari LH, Lumley JW, Stevenson AR, Stitz RW Laparoscopically-assisted resection rectopexy for rectal prolapse: ten years' experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 May;48(5):982-7. 

Raftopoulos Y, Senagore AJ, Di Giuro G, Bergamaschi R; For the Rectal Prolapse Recurrence Study Group  Recurrence Rates After Abdominal Surgery for Complete Rectal Prolapse: A Multicenter Pooled Analysis of 643 Individual Patient Data. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Mar 24;  

Sarpel U, Jacob BP, Steinhagen RM. Reduction of a Large Incarcerated Rectal Prolapse By Use of an Elastic Compression Wrap. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Mar 23;  

Ashari LH, Lumley JW, Stevenson AR, Stitz RW. Laparoscopically-Assisted Resection Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse: Ten Years' Experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Mar 22;  

Shah A, Parikh D, Jawaheer G, Gornall P. Persistent rectal prolapse in children: sclerotherapy and surgical management. Pediatr Surg Int. 2005 Apr;21(4):270-3.  

Lechaux D, Trebuchet G, Siproudhis L, Campion JP. Laparoscopic rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: a single-institution retrospective study evaluating surgical outcome. Surg Endosc. 2005 Mar 11;  

Swift S, Woodman P, O'Boyle A, Kahn M, Valley M, Bland D, Wang W, Schaffer J. Pelvic Organ Support Study (POSST): the distribution, clinical definition, and epidemiologic condition of pelvic organ support defects.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Mar;192(3):795-806

Williams NS, Giordano P, Dvorkin LS, Huang A, Hetzer FH, Scott SM. External pelvic rectal suspension (the Express procedure) for full-thickness rectal prolapse: evolution of a new technique. Dis Colon Rectum. 2005 Feb;48(2):307-16.  

Di Giorgio A, Biacchi D, Sibio S, Accarpio F, Sinibaldi G, Petrella L, Cappiello FR, Sammartino P. Abdominal rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse: preliminary results of a new technique. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Mar;20(2):180-9. 

Ayav A, Bresler L, Brunaud L, Zarnegar R, Boissel P. Surgical management of combined rectal and genital prolapse in young patients: transabdominal approach. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Mar;20(2):173-9. Epub 2004 Oct 13.
PMID: 15490197 [PubMed - in process]
 

Madiba TE, Baig MK, Wexner SD. Surgical management of rectal prolapse. Arch Surg. 2005 Jan;140(1):63-73.  

Sasaki Y, Iwai N, Kimura O, Hibi M. The treatment of rectal prolapse in children with phenol in almond oil injection. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Dec;14(6):414-7.  

D'Hoore A, Cadoni R, Penninckx F. Long-term outcome of laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for total rectal prolapse. Br J Surg. 2004 Nov;91(11):1500-5.

Ayav A, Bresler L, Brunaud L, Zarnegar R, Boissel P. Surgical management of combined rectal and genital prolapse in young patients: transabdominal approach Int J Colorectal Dis. 2004 Oct 13;  

Demirbas S, Ogun I, Celenk T, Akin ML, Erenoglu C, Yldz M. Early outcomes of laparoscopic procedures performed on military personnel with total rectal prolapse and follow-up. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2004 Aug;14(4):194-200. 

Salkeld G, Bagia M, Solomon M. Economic impact of laparoscopic versus open abdominal rectopexy. Br J Surg. 2004 Sep;91(9):1188-91.

Lechaux JP, Lechaux D, Bataille P, Bars I. Transperineal repair of rectocele with prosthetic mesh. A prospective study Ann Chir. 2004 May;129(4):211-7. French.  

Brown AJ, Anderson JH, McKee RF, Finlay IG. Surgery for occult rectal prolapse. Colorectal Dis. 2004 May;6(3):176-9

Chun SW, Pikarsky AJ, You SY, Gervaz P, Efron J, Weiss E, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD. Perineal rectosigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse: role of levatorplasty.Tech Coloproctol. 2004 Mar;8(1):3-8; discussion 8-9

Dvorkin LS, Chan CL, Knowles CH, Williams NS, Lunniss PJ, Scott SM. Anal sphincter morphology in patients with full-thickness rectal prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Feb;47(2):198-203.

Elhalaby EA, Hashish A, Elbarbary MM, Soliman HA, Wishahy MK, Elkholy A, Abdelhay S, Elbehery M, Halawa N, Gobran T, Shehata S, Elkhouly N, Hamza AF. Transanal one-stage endorectal pull-through for hirschsprung's disease: a multicenter study. J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Mar;39(3):345-51; discussion 345-51.

Senagore AJ. Management of rectal prolapse: the role of laparoscopic approaches. Semin Laparosc Surg. 2003 Dec;10(4):197-202.

Bergamaschi R, Lovvik K, Marvik R. Preserving the superior rectal artery in laparoscopic sigmoid resection for complete rectal prolapse. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2003 Dec;13(6):374-6.

Munz Y, Moorthy K, Kudchadkar R, Hernandez JD, Martin S, Darzi A, Rockall T. Robotic assisted rectopexy. Am J Surg. 2004 Jan;187(1):88-92.

Brown AJ, Anderson JH, McKee RF, Finlay IG. Strategy for selection of type of operation for rectal prolapse based on clinical criteria. Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Jan;47(1):103-7. Epub 2004 Jan 02.

Tan KY, Tan SM, Tan AG, Chen CY, Chng HC, Hoe MN. Adult intussusception: experience in Singapore. ANZ J Surg. 2003 Dec;73(12):1044-7.

Woods R, Voyvodic F, Schloithe AC, Sage MR, Wattchow DA. Anal sphincter tears in patients with rectal prolapse and faecal incontinence. Colorectal Dis. 2003 Nov;5(6):544-8.

Beer-Gabel M, Teshler M, Schechtman E, Zbar AP. Dynamic transperineal ultrasound vs. defecography in patients with evacuatory difficulty: a pilot study. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2004 Jan;19(1):60-7. Epub 2003 May 22.

Yamana T, Iwadare J. Mucosal plication (Gant-Miwa procedure) with anal encircling for rectal prolapse--a review of the Japanese experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Oct;46(10 Suppl):S94-9

Tsunoda A, Yasuda N, Yokoyama N, Kamiyama G, Kusano M. Delorme's procedure for rectal prolapse: clinical and physiological analysis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Sep;46(9):1260-5

Wu JS, Fazio VW. Surgical intervention for adult patients with rectal prolapse. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2003 Oct;5(5):425-30

Damon H, Henry L, Roman S, Barth X, Mion F. Influence of rectal prolapse on the asymmetry of the anal sphincter in patients with anal incontinence. BMC Gastroenterol. 2003 Aug 19;3(1):23.

Douard R, Frileux P, Brunel M, Attal E, Tiret E, Parc R. Functional results after the Orr-Loygue transabdominal rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Aug;46(8):1089-96.

Garofalo TE, Delaney CP, Jones SM, Remzi FH, Fazio VW. Rectal advancement flap repair of rectourethral fistula: a 20-year experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Jun;46(6):762-9.

Zmora O, Mizrahi N, Rotholtz N, Pikarsky AJ, Weiss EG, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD. Fibrin glue sealing in the treatment of perineal fistulas. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 May;46(5):584-9.

Topstad DR, Panaccione R, Heine JA, Johnson DR, MacLean AR, Buie WD.   Combined seton placement, infliximab infusion, and maintenance immunosuppressives improve healing rate in fistulizing anorectal Crohn's disease: a single center experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 May;46(5):577-83.

Culkin DJ, Ramsey CE.  Urethrorectal fistula: transanal, transsphincteric approach with locally based pedicle interposition flaps. J Urol. 2003 Jun;169(6):2181-3.

Gupta PJ. Radio frequency "sutureless" fistulotomy- a new way of treating fistula in anus.
World J Gastroenterol. 2003 May;9(5):1082-5.

Bonner C, Prohm P. Rectal prolapse - laparoscopic resection and results Zentralbl Chir. 2003 Mar;128(3):199-201. German.

Kairaluoma MV, Viljakka MT, Kellokumpu IH. Open vs. laparoscopic surgery for rectal prolapse: a case-controlled study assessing short-term outcome. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Mar;46(3):353-60.

Thompson JR, Chen AH, Pettit PD, Bridges MD. Incidence of occult rectal prolapse in patients with clinical rectoceles and defecatory dysfunction. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Dec;187(6):1494-9; discussion 1499-500.

Villanueva Saenz E, Martinez Hernandez-Magro P, Alvarez-Tostado Fernandez JF. Helicoidal suture: alternative treatment for complete rectal prolapse in high-risk patients. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2003 Jan;18(1):45-9.

Ertem D, Acar Y, Karaa EK, Pehlivanoglu E. A rare and often unrecognized cause of hematochezia and tenesmus in childhood: solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Pediatrics. 2002 Dec;110(6):e79.

Madbouly KM, Senagore AJ, Delaney CP, Duepree HJ, Brady KM, Fazio VW. Clinically based management of rectal prolapse. Surg Endosc. 2003 Jan;17(1):99-103.

Altomare DF, Rinaldi M, Veglia A, Petrolino M, De Fazio M, Sallustio P. Combined perineal and endorectal repair of rectocele by circular stapler: a novel surgical technique. Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Nov;45(11):1549-52.

Tsugawa K, Sue K, Koyanagi N, Hashizume M, Wada H, Tomikawa M, Sugimachi K. Laparoscopic rectopexy for recurrent rectal prolapse: a safe and simple procedure without a mesh prosthesis. Hepatogastroenterology. 2002 Nov-Dec;49(48):1549-51

Rose J, Schneider C, Scheidbach H, Yildirim C, Bruch HP, Konradt J, Barlehner E, Kockerling F.
 Laparoscopic treatment of rectal prolapse: experience gained in a prospective multicenter study. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2002 Jul;387(3-4):130-7.

Chen HH, Iroatulam A, Alabaz O, Weiss EG, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD.
Associations of defecography and physiologic findings in male patients with rectocele. Tech Coloproctol. 2001 Dec;5(3):157-61.

Basse L, Billesbolle P, Kehlet H. Early recovery after abdominal rectopexy with multimodal rehabilitation. Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Feb;45(2):195-9.

Solomon MJ, Young CJ, Eyers AA, Roberts RA. Randomized clinical trial of laparoscopic versus open abdominal rectopexy for rectal prolapse. Br J Surg. 2002 Jan;89(1):35-9.

Ayabaca SM, Zbar AP, Pescatori M. Anal continence after rectocele repair. Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Jan;45(1):63-9.

Yiou R, Delmas V, Carmeliet P, Gherardi RK, Barlovatz-Meimon G, Chopin DK, Abbou CC, Lefaucheur JP. The pathophysiology of pelvic floor disorders: evidence from a histomorphologic study of the perineum and a mouse model of rectal prolapse. J Anat. 2001 Nov;199(Pt 5):599-607.

Lechaux JP, Atienza P, Goasguen N, Lechaux D, Bars I. Prosthetic rectopexy to the pelvic floor and sigmoidectomy for rectal prolapse. Am J Surg. 2001 Nov;182(5):465-9.

Benoist S, Taffinder N, Gould S, Chang A, Darzi A. Functional results two years after laparoscopic rectopexy. Am J Surg. 2001 Aug;182(2):168-73.

Boccasanta P, Capretti PG, Venturi M, Cioffi U, De Simone M, Salamina G, Contessini-Avesani E, Peracchia A. Randomised controlled trial between stapled circumferential mucosectomy and conventional circular hemorrhoidectomy in advanced hemorrhoids with external mucosal prolapse. Am J Surg. 2001 Jul;182(1):64-8.

Schutz G. Extracorporal resection of the rectum in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse using a circular stapling device. Dig Surg. 2001;18(4):274-7; discussion 277-8.

Marchal F, Bresler L, Brunaud L, Adler SC, Sebbag H, Tortuyaux JM, Boissel P. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: a series of 13 patients operated with a mean follow-up of 4.5 years. Int J Colorectal  Dis. 2001 Aug;16(4):228-33.

Rentsch M, Paetzel C, Lenhart M, Feuerbach S, Jauch KW, Furst A. Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging defecography: a diagnostic alternative in the assessment of pelvic floor disorders in proctology. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Jul;44(7):999-1007.

Azimuddin K, Khubchandani IT, Rosen L, Stasik JJ, Riether RD, Reed JF 3rd. Rectal prolapse: a search for the "best" operation. Am Surg. 2001 Jul;67(7):622-7.

Paetzel C, Strotzer M, Furst A, Rentsch M, Lenhart M, Feuerbach S. [Dynamic MR defecography for diagnosis of combined functional disorders of the pelvic floor in proctology]. Rofo Fortschr Geb Rontgenstr Neuen Bildgeb Verfahr. 2001 May;173(5):410-5. German.

Felt-Bersma RJ, Cuesta MA. Rectal prolapse, rectal intussusception, rectocele, and solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2001 Mar;30(1):199-222. Review.

Sullivan ES, Longaker CJ, Lee PY. Total pelvic mesh repair: a ten-year experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Jun;44(6):857-63.

Kohler A, Athanasiadis S. The value of posterior levator repair in the treatment of anorectal incontinence due to rectal prolapse--a clinical and manometric study. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2001 Apr;386(3):188-92.

Chiu HH, Chen JB, Wang HM, Tsai CY, Chao TH. Surgical treatment for rectal prolapse. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 2001 Feb;64(2):95-100.

Zarodniuk IV, Tikhonov AA, Kabanova IN, Titov AI. [Use of modified irrigoradioscopy in the diagnosis of external and internal rectal prolapse]. Vestn Rentgenol Radiol. 2001 Jan-Feb;(1):25-9. Russian.

Kellokumpu IH, Kairaluoma M. Laparoscopic repair of rectal prolapse: surgical technique.
Ann Chir Gynaecol. 2001;90(1):66-9. Review.

Kimmins MH, Evetts BK, Isler J, Billingham R. The Altemeier repair: outpatient treatment of rectal prolapse.Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Apr;44(4):565-70.

Choi JS, Hwang YH, Salum MR, Weiss EG, Pikarsky AJ, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD. Outcome and management of patients with large rectoanal intussusception. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Mar;96(3):740-4.

Surg Endosc 2000 Jul;14(7):634-40 Laparoscopic repair of rectal prolapse: a prospective study evaluating surgical outcome and changes in symptoms and bowel function. Kellokumpu IH, Vironen J, Scheinin T

Dis Colon Rectum 2000 May;43(5):638-43 Laparoscopic suture rectopexy without resection is effective treatment forfull-thickness rectal prolapse. Heah SM, Hartley JE, Hurley J, Duthie GS, Monson JR

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;(2):CD001758 Surgery for complete rectal prolapse in adults. Bachoo P, Brazzelli M, Grant A

Br J Surg 2000 Feb;87(2):218-22 Evaluation of Delorme's procedure as a treatment for full-thickness rectal prolapse. Watts AM, Thompson MR

Int J Colorectal Dis 1999 Nov;14(4-5):245-9 A new grading of rectal internal mucosal prolapse and its correlation with diagnosis and treatment. Pescatori M, Quondamcarlo C

Dig Surg 1999;16(5):415-9 Laparotomic vs. laparoscopic rectopexy in complete rectal prolapse. Boccasanta P, Venturi M, Reitano MC, Salamina G, Rosati R, Montorsi M, Fichera G, Strinna M, Peracchia A

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 Sep;42(9):1189-94; discussion 1194-5 Laparoscopic surgery for rectal prolapse and outlet obstruction. Bruch HP, Herold A, Schiedeck T, Schwandner O

Surg Today 1999;29(9):970-2 Transsacral rectopexy for recurrent complete rectal prolapse. Araki Y, Isomoto H, Tsuzi Y, Matsumoto A, Yasunaga M, Yamauchi K, Hayashi K, Kodama T

Radiol Med (Torino) 1999 Jun;97(6):486-90 Defecography in rectal wall prolapse conditions. [Article in Italian] Salzano A, Muto M, De Rosa A, Ginolfi F, Tuccillo M, Carbone M, Amodio F, Rossi E

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 Aug;42(8):1102-5 Treatment of external anorectal mucosal prolapse with circular stapler: an easy and effective new surgical technique. Altomare DF, Rinaldi M, Chiumarulo C, Palasciano N

Surg Endosc 1999 Sep;13(9):862-4 Resection rectopexy for rectal prolapse. The laparoscopic approach. Xynos E, Chrysos E, Tsiaoussis J, Epanomeritakis E, Vassilakis JS

Surg Endosc 1999 Sep;13(9):858-61 Successful treatment of rectal prolapse by laparoscopic suture rectopexy. Kessler H, Jerby BL, Milsom JW

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 1999 Jun;9(3):235-8 Surgical treatment of complete rectal prolapse: results of abdominal and perineal approaches. Boccasanta P, Rosati R, Venturi M, Cioffi U, De Simone M, Montorsi M, Peracchia A

G Chir 1999 Jun-Jul;20(6-7):311-3 Laparoscopic rectopexy: our experience in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse. [Article in Italian] Caronia FP, Cortese E, Mosnier H

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 May;42(5):655-60 Functional results of operative treatment of rectal prolapse over an 11-year period: emphasis on transabdominal approach. Aitola PT, Hiltunen KM, Matikainen MJ

Eur J Surg 1999 Mar;165(3):242-7 Whole gut transit is prolonged after Ripstein rectopexy. Schultz I, Mellgren A, Oberg M, Dolk A, Holmstrom B

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 Mar;42(3):367-73 Selection criteria for internal rectal prolapse repair by Delorme's transrectal excision. Sielezneff I, Malouf A, Cesari J, Brunet C, Sarles JC, Sastre B

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 Apr;42(4):460-6; discussion 466-9 Complete rectal prolapse: evolution of management and results. Kim DS, Tsang CB, Wong WD, Lowry AC, Goldberg SM, Madoff RD

Surg Today 1999;29(3):290-3 The effectiveness of perineal rectosigmoidectomy for the treatment of rectalprolapse in elderly and high-risk patients. Takesue Y, Yokoyama T, Murakami Y, Akagi S, Ohge H, Yokoyama Y, Sakashita Y, Tatsumoto N, Miyamoto K, Matsuura Y

Br J Surg 1999 Feb;86(2):263-6 Colonic motility is abnormal before surgery for rectal prolapse. Brown AJ, Horgan AF, Anderson JH, McKee RF, Finlay IG

Eur Radiol 1999;9(3):450-3 Defecography: does parity play a role in the development of rectal prolapse? Karasick S, Spettell CM

Clin Pediatr (Phila) 1999 Feb;38(2):63-72 Rectal prolapse in pediatrics. Siafakas C, Vottler TP, Andersen JM

Surg Endosc 1999 Feb;13(2):139-41 Laparoscopic rectopexy according to Wells. Himpens J, Cadiere GB, Bruyns J, Vertruyen M

Br J Surg 1998 Dec;85(12):1699-702 Pathophysiology and treatment of anterior rectal mucosal prolapse syndrome. Tsiaoussis J, Chrysos E, Glynos M, Vassilakis JS, Xynos E

Int J Colorectal Dis 1998;13(5-6):223-7 Delorme's operation and sphincteroplasty for rectal prolapse and fecal incontinence. Pescatori M, Interisano A, Stolfi VM, Zoffoli M

Rev Esp Enferm Dig 1998 Nov;90(11):794-805 Anorectal function in patients with complete rectal prolapse. Differences between continent and incontinent individuals. Roig JV, Buch E, Alos R, Solana A, Fernandez C, Villoslada C, Garcia-Armengol J, Hinojosa J

Surg Laparosc Endosc 1998 Dec;8(6):460-5 Comparison of laparoscopic rectopexy with open technique in the treatment of complete rectal prolapse: clinical and functional results. Boccasanta P, Rosati R, Venturi M, Montorsi M, Cioffi U, De Simone M, Strinna M, Peracchia A

J Pediatr Surg 1998 Nov;33(11):1679-81 Extra-anal mucosectomy: laparascopic-assisted endorectal pull-through using a prolapsing technique. Morikawa Y, Hoshino K, Matsumura K, Yoshioka S, Yokoyama J, Kitajima M

Chirurgie 1998 Sep;123(4):351-7 Treatment of complete rectal prolapse with rectopexy to the pelvic floor with prosthesis and sigmoid resection. Anatomoclinical results of a prospective study. [Article in French] Lechaux JP, Atienza P, Husson E, Lechaux D, Bars I

Br J Surg 1998 Nov;85(11):1527-32 Rectal adaptation to distension in patients with overt rectal prolapse. Siproudhis L, Bellissant E, Juguet F, Mendler MH, Allain H, Bretagne JF, Gosselin M

Dis Colon Rectum 1998 Nov;41(11):1392-8 Preoperative electrophysiologic assessment cannot predict continence after rectopexy. Schultz I, Mellgren A, Nilsson BY, Dolk A, Holmstrom B

Med Trop (Mars) 1998;58(2):165-7 Total rectal prolapse in adults: report of 26 cases in the Ivory Coast. [Article in French] Kouadio K, Kouame YJ, Turquin TH

Kurume Med J 1998;45(3):235-8 Transsacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse. Araki Y, Isomoto H, Tsuzi Y, Matsumoto A, Yasunaga M, Hayashi K, Yamauchi K, Kodama T

Br J Surg 1998 Sep;85(9):1246-50 Long-term clinical outcome of surgery for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. Sitzler PJ, Kamm MA, Nicholls RJ, McKee RF

Radiol Med (Torino) 1998 Jun;95(6):588-92 The defecographic and clinical aspects of the solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. [Article in Italian] Salzano A, Grassi R, Habib I, Amodio F, De Rosa A, Pinto A, Filidoro L

Int Surg 1998 Jan-Mar;83(1):53-5 Surgical treatment of rectal prolapse. A retrospective analysis of 94 cases. Yakut M, Kaymakcioglu N, Simsek A, Tan A, Sen D

Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1998 Jan;80(1):40-5 A prospective audit of the usefulness of evacuating proctography. Jones HJ, Swift RI, Blake H

Dis Colon Rectum 1998 Jan;41(1):46-54 Laparoscopic-assisted resection-rectopexy for rectal prolapse: early and medium follow-up. Stevenson AR, Stitz RW, Lumley JW

J Pediatr Surg 1998 Feb;33(2):255-8 Injection sclerotherapy in the treatment of rectal prolapse in infants and children. Chan WK, Kay SM, Laberge JM, Gallucci JG, Bensoussan AL, Yazbeck S

Digestion 1997;58(5):489-93 Role of pudendal canal syndrome in the etiology of fecal incontinence in rectal prolapse. Shafik A

Dis Colon Rectum 1997 Nov;40(11):1382-5 Rectal prolapse associated with bulimia nervosa: report of seven cases. Malik M, Stratton J, Sweeney WB

Dis Colon Rectum 1997 Oct;40(10):1228-32 Long-term results of suture rectopexy in patients with fecal incontinence associated with incomplete rectal prolapse. Briel JW, Schouten WR, Boerma MO

South Med J 1997 Sep;90(9):925-32 Comparison of three perineal procedures for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Agachan F, Reissman P, Pfeifer J, Weiss EG, Nogueras JJ, Wexner SD

Pediatr Surg Int 1997 Jul 18;12(5/6):386-8 Mucosal plication in the treatment of partial rectal prolapse. Shafik A

Dis Colon Rectum 1997 Jul;40(7):832-4 Management of recurrent rectal prolapse. Fengler SA, Pearl RK, Prasad ML, Orsay CP, Cintron JR, Hambrick E, Abcarian H

Dis Colon Rectum 1997 Jul;40(7):817-20 Internal rectal intussusception seldom develops into total rectal prolapse. Mellgren A, Schultz I, Johansson C, Dolk A

Eur J Surg 1997 Jun;163(6):445-8 Comparison of polyglycolic acid and polypropylene mesh for rectopexy in the treatment of rectal prolapse. Galili Y, Rabau M

Dis Colon Rectum 1997 Mar;40(3):270-2 Surgical treatment of recurrent complete rectal prolapse: a thirty-year experience. Hool GR, Hull TL, Fazio VW

Am Surg 1997 Jan;63(1):9-12 Results of perineal procedures for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Agachan F, Pfeifer J, Joo JS, Nogueras JJ, Weiss EG, Wexner SD

Eur J Surg 1996 Nov;162(11):905-11 Functional results after abdominal suture rectopexy for rectal prolapse or intussusceptionctopexy for rectal prolapse or intussusception. Graf W, Karlbom U, Pahlman L, Nilsson S, Ejerblad S

Dis Colon Rectum 1996 Nov;39(11):1215-21 Pudendal nerve terminal motor latency influences surgical outcome in treatment of rectal prolapse. Birnbaum EH, Stamm L, Rafferty JF, Fry RD, Kodner IJ, Fleshman JW

Surg Endosc 1996 Sep;10(9):904-8 Laparoscopic rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse. Clinical outcome and anorectal function tests. Poen AC, de Brauw M, Felt-Bersma RJ, de Jong D, Cuesta MA

Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1996 Aug 17;126(33):1377-84 Internal rectal prolapse: therapy outcome and current status. [Article in German] Gemsenjager E

J Chir (Paris) 1996 May;133(3):141-4 Rectopexy to the left inguinal ligament. Technique and preliminary results. [Article in French] Sielezneff I, Benmamer M, Brunet C, Salle E, Sastre B

Am Surg 1996 May;62(5):339-43 Pudendal canal decompression for the treatment of fecal incontinence in complete rectal prolapse. Shafik A

Gut 1996 Apr;38(4):587-90 Pathology of the rectal wall in solitary rectal ulcer syndrome and complete rectal prolapse. Kang YS, Kamm MA, Engel AF, Talbot IC

Dis Colon Rectum 1996 Mar;39(3):300-6 Continence is improved after the Ripstein rectopexy. Different mechanizms in rectal prolapse and rectal intussusception? Schultz I, Mellgren A, Dolk A, Johansson C, Holmstrom B

Dis Colon Rectum 1996 Mar;39(3):262-5 Biofeedback therapy in rectal prolapse patients. Hamalainen KJ, Raivio P, Antila S, Palmu A, Mecklin JP

Eur J Surg 1996 Feb;162(2):143-6 Simplified sutured sacral rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse in adults. Khanna AK, Misra MK, Kumar K

Int J Colorectal Dis 1996;11(1):42-4 The risk of infection of three synthetic materials used in rectopexy with or without colonic resection for rectal prolapse. Athanasiadis S, Weyand G, Heiligers J, Heumuller L, Barthelmes L

Br J Surg 1995 Nov;82(11):1475-8 Physiological changes after Delorme's procedure for full-thickness rectal prolapse. Plusa SM, Charig JA, Balaji V, Watts A, Thompson MR

Dis Colon Rectum 1995 Oct;38(10):1080-3 Internal rectal intussusception--fact or fancy? van Tets WF, Kuijpers JH