Polygons are 2-dimensional shapes. They are made of straight lines, and the shape is closed (all the lines connect up).
Rectopexy is a surgical procedure used to correct rectal prolapse, a condition characterized by a weakening of the muscles that hold the rectum in place. Though the exact cause of this problem is unknown, there are several conditions that may contribute to its development.
The management is surgical, which can be via a perineal approach or an abdominal rectopexy, which is well suited to the laparoscopic approach. Rectopexy is most common, and other approaches include anterior resection, and combined sigmoid resection and rectopexy. A common complication with rectopexy is constipation, but some data suggest this may be overcome by using the combined rectopexy/sigmoid resection procedure, Dr.