ObjectiveTo evaluate the application of modified perineal stapled prolapse resection in treatment of external rectal prolapse, and to assess the preliminary efficacy. MethodsClinical data of 11 patients with external rectal prolapse underwent modified perineal stapled prolapse resection in The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine between December 2013 and August 2015 were collected for retrospectively analysis. ResultsAll patients with external rectal prolapse were performed modified perineal stapled prolapse resection with general anesthesia and (or) epidural anesthesia. The average operation time was (53.6±6.1) min (40-85 min) and the average blood loss was (35.3±10.1) mL (20-60 mL). The time of the first flatus was less than 24 h after operation, the time of the first defecation was (44.6±3.3) h (40-52 h) after operation. The average hospital stay was (9.7±1.8) d (7-12 d) and average cost was (34 635.8±1 268.8) RMB (31 796-36 212 RMB). None of them occurred serious complications such as uncontrollable anastomotic stoma bleeding, anastomotic leakage, pelvic abscess, bowel obstruction, and anastomotic straitness. All of the 11 patients were followed up for (4.7±0.8) months (3-7 months), and all patients did not suffered from recurrence and fecal incontinence during follow-up period. ConclusionsThe essential procedure for modified perineal stapled prolapse resection is cutting the prolapse open at 3 and 9 clock directly at the same time by linear staplers, and dissecting mesorectum before using the contour satpler. Modified perineal stapled prolapse resection is a safe and effective operation technique for the external rectal prolapse.
Objective To evaluate therapeutic effect of tile shape perineal stapled prolapse resection in treatment of rectal prolapse. Methods The clinical data of 31 patients with rectal prolapse underwent tile shape perineal stapled prolapse resection in the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from December 2013 to August 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients with rectal prolapse were performed the tile shape perineal stapled prolapse resection with general anesthesia and (or) epidural anesthesia. The prolapse was completely pulled out and then axially cut open with a linear stapler in the lithotomy position. Finally, the prolapse was resected stepwise with the curved stapler at the prolapse’s uptake. Results There were 8 males and 23 females in the 31 patients. The age was (65.8±3.2) years old. There were 14 patients with Ⅱ degree and 17 patients with Ⅲ degree prolapses. The median course was 5.8 years. The 31 patients were followed up for 0.5–7.0 months. Of 31 cases, the 24 cases were cured and 7 cases were better. It was found out that there was a significant difference between the number of axially cut open with a linear stapler and the weight of specimen (P<0.05). And there was a significant difference between the number of axially cut open with a linear stapler and the recurrence (P<0.05) too. When the number of axially cut open with a linear stapler were 4 for Ⅱ degree and 3 for Ⅲ degree, the treatment had been proved to be the highest efficacy. Conclusions Preliminary results of limited cases in this study show that tile shape perineal stapled prolapse resection is safe and effective in treatment of rectal prolapsed. Key of operation is that prolapse is completely pulled out and then axially cut open with a linear stapler at some o’clock for 2–4 points and rectal valves are formed. Prolapsed is resected stepwise with curved stapler at prolapse’s uptake. When number of axially cut open with a linear stapler are 4 for Ⅱ degree and 3 for Ⅲ degree, it could achieve the best therapeutic effect.