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Modified laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy

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We present a modified laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy procedure using biological mesh and bilateral anterior mesh fixation. The rectopexy is anterior with a minimal posterior mobilization. The rectum is symmetrically suspended to the sacral promontory through a mesorectal window.

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  1. Department of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy

    P. Sileri, I. Capuano, L. Franceschilli, F. Giorgi & A. L. Gaspari

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Sileri, P., Capuano, I., Franceschilli, L. et al. Modified laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy. Tech Coloproctol 18, 591–594 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-013-1094-8

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