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Rectal prolapse
MONDO:0004754Protrusion of the rectum through the anus.
Also known as: rectal prolapse, rectal prolapse (disease)
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Rectal prolapse itself.
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Keyhole surgery aims to fix multiple pelvic organ prolapses at once
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new keyhole surgery (laparoscopic vaginorectopexy) in 25 women with multiple pelvic organ prolapses causing bowel problems. Researchers checked how well the surgery worked by looking at prolapse recurrence, bowel function, and quality of life up to 12 months a…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a biological mesh improve pelvic floor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study compares two types of surgical mesh, biological and synthetic, used during a combined operation for pelvic organ prolapse and rectal prolapse. Thirty participants with obstructed defecation syndrome and pelvic organ prolapse undergo laparoscopic mesh sacropexy pl…
Sponsor: Evangelisches Klinikum Köln Weyertal gGmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Frailty may predict return of rectal prolapse after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Zagazig University looked at 342 older adults (aged 60 and over) who had surgery for rectal prolapse. The goal was to see if frailty—a measure of overall health and weakness—was linked to the prolapse coming back. The researchers compared two surgical me…
Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC