How is rectal prolapse generally treated?

Problem bulge: Prevention with stool softeners is the start. Once advanced enough it is treated surgically. Most of the time it is a bulge into the vagina (rectocele) and an outpatient vaginal surgery. A true prolapse of the rectum through the anus is rare and can be treated rectally, abdominally or vaginally. Vaginal surgery reduces the vaginal bulge and builds up the tissue b/w the anus and vagina to bolster.

Several different wa: The rx of rectal prolapse(rp) depends on age, muscle strength, and type of rp. In aged people, we do a perineal proctoplasty, removing the prolapsing rectum with out opening the abdomen. In younger people we usually resect the redundant sigmoid and /or tack the upper recum to the posterior fascia. The important thing is to avoid straining and you may avoid surgery at all.