Procedure
The procedure of laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery.
Generally, laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery is done in three steps. They are:-
Step 1:
- The surgeon makes a minor cut of about half a centimetre near the belly button.
- A laparoscope (a thin tube having a camera and light at its tip) is then inserted into the abdominal cavity through this cut. Images taken by laparoscope are transferred on the monitor.
- Then the surgeon will make several minor cuts into the abdomen. Long thin instruments are then inserted into the abdomen through those cuts.
Step 2:
Your surgeon will locate the rectum and then lift it to its original position in the pelvic region.
Step 3:
- Then the rectum is fixed there using stitches. The surgeon may also use the mesh to support the rectum.
- In some cases, the surgeons remove a part of the sigmoid colon.
- At last, the pelvis is rinsed, and after this, the stitches will be closed.
- In most cases, the stitches are self-dissolving and are under the skin. So, there is no requirement for removing the stitches after the surgery.
- The doctor performs the surgery through different approaches. in one approach, the surgeon creates a small incision in the abdomen, and the rectum is pulled back through the incision. in another approach, the surgeon creates several small holes and repairs the rectal prolapse. A different approach is used in patients who may not undergo open or laparoscopic procedures. In this method, the surgeon repairs the rectal prolapse through the anus.
What to expect before laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery.
- The anesthesiologist will visit you in the hospital and examine you to ensure the best anaesthesia.
- Before surgery, you may receive some medication to prepare for anaesthesia to make you feel drowsy.
- The doctor may advise you to stop taking medicines like blood thinners and ibuprofen before surgery.
- Try to avoid smoking.
- If you are not feeling well before the surgery, then tell your doctor before surgery.
- The doctor may ask to go for some tests like:-
- Colonoscopy: The doctor inserts a long tube with a camera into the rectum for examining rectum.
- Your doctor might do a rectal exam.
- An intravenous line will be attached to your arm. After that, you will be wheeled into the operation theatre.
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- Be sure to reach the hospital on time.
- Take the medicines prescribed by your doctor with a small sip of water.
- After entering the premises, you will have to fill out a consent form and permission for the surgery and anaesthesia.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes to the hospital that will be comfortable to wear after the surgery.
- Leave all your wearables and valuables at your home. Also, do not wear any perfume or body spray.
- Do not wear contact lenses on the day of surgery.
- The staff will ask you to change into the hospital gown, cap and paper slippers before preparing for the operation.
- Then they will put an ID bracelet around your wrist.
- The staff will ask your name and date of birth for confirming the patient.
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- An anesthesiologist will inject a precise dose of anaesthesia into the patient.
- Since all the procedure of surgery is done under the influence of anaesthesia, you will not feel any pain.
- Then, a thin pipe will be inserted into the throat of the patient. It is done to facilitate breathing during surgery.
- It involves inserting slender instruments through some holes into the abdominal cavity.
- Rectal prolapse is corrected by using special surgical tools and a tiny camera.
- During the whole procedure, all the vital signs like blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat are under the supervision of the staff.
What to expect on the day of laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery. ?
- Be sure to reach the hospital on time.
- Take the medicines prescribed by your doctor with a small sip of water.
- After entering the premises, you will have to fill out a consent form and permission for the surgery and anaesthesia.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes to the hospital that will be comfortable to wear after the surgery.
- Leave all your wearables and valuables at your home. Also, do not wear any perfume or body spray.
- Do not wear contact lenses on the day of surgery.
- The staff will ask you to change into the hospital gown, cap and paper slippers before preparing for the operation.
- Then they will put an ID bracelet around your wrist.
- The staff will ask your name and date of birth for confirming the patient.
What to expect during surgery?
- An anesthesiologist will inject a precise dose of anaesthesia into the patient.
- Since all the procedure of surgery is done under the influence of anaesthesia, you will not feel any pain.
- Then, a thin pipe will be inserted into the throat of the patient. It is done to facilitate breathing during surgery.
- It involves inserting slender instruments through some holes into the abdominal cavity.
- Rectal prolapse is corrected by using special surgical tools and a tiny camera.
- During the whole procedure, all the vital signs like blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat are under the supervision of the staff.