Question

On diagnosis, the doctor found that Pete's rectum had slipped out of place from its normal position. Which procedure would Pete have to undergo to fix the problem? Pete’s doctor has suggested to fix the prolapsed rectum.

Answer 1

Answer:

The surgical procedure is the rectal prolapse surgery

Explanation:

Procedure

Before surgery

Stop any medication

Proper cleaning of the area

There are 2 method of approach

Rectopexy through the abdominal area

Perineum

Surgical procedure

The surgeon places the rectum back to its place using a mesh sling or a suture (in rectopexy)

The surgeon pulls a little bit of the rectum out and removes it and rest is sutured back to the intestine (in perineunal approach)

Post operative :-

Patient have to stay a few days before being discharged

Painkiller are prescribed

Soft food is given