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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.
Da Vinci Robotic Ventral Rectopexy: A New Technique for a Well Known Problem. Tiffany T Fancher, MD, David L Walters, MD FACS FASCR. St. Francis Medical Center. Introduction: The incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction is rapidly increasing and the repair techniques are evolving. One standard procedure in the treatement of rectal prolapse and complicated rectoceles is a rectopexy.