A Study Evaluating the Clinical Outcome of a Modified d'Hoore Technique for Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy

A Prospective Study Evaluating the Clinical Outcome of a Modified d'Hoore Technique for Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy

The purpose of this observational study is to evaluate the clinical outcome of a modified d'Hoore technique for laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in patients with primary rectal prolapse, rectocele and/or enterocele.The goal of the study will be achieved by reporting the peri- and postoperative complications ((serious) adverse events), recurrences and re-interventions. Pre-operative to postoperative changes in pain, functional outcome and quality of life will be evaluated as well.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients.
• Patient ≥ 18 years of age at study entry.
• Patient and investigator signed and dated the informed consent form prior to the index-procedure.
• Patient with primary rectal prolapse (grades I to V according to the Oxford scale), rectocele and/or enterocele.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient is unable / unwilling to provide informed consent.
• Patient with recurrent rectal prolapse, rectocele and/or enterocele.
• Patient is unable to comply with the study protocol or proposed follow-up visits.
• Patient has a contra-indication for laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy.