Correction of rectal procidentia by the use of polypropylene mesh modified notaras posterior mesh rectopexy

Twenty five patients suffering from complete rectal prolapse were operated upon by the "Modified Notaras Posterior Mesh Rectopexy" technique, where the Mersilene mesh was replaced by a polypropylene mesh which is more stiff, remarkably inert and does not soften when wet, so it holds the sutures well. The patients were followed up post-operatively for a period up to 4 years for any complications in the form of recurrence, intestinal obstruction, faecal incontinence or constipation, sepsis or bleeding per rectum and impotence. The technique proved to be simple, rapid, with minimal morbidity and no recurrence