Perineal stapled prolapse resection for full-thickness external rectal prolapse: a multicentre prospective study

Aim Many different surgical techniques have been reported for the surgical treatment of full‐thickness external rectal prolapse. Perianal stapled prolapse resection (PSP) is a relatively newly reported technique for full thickness external rectal prolapse. The aim of this prospective multicentre study was to evaluate the results of this procedure. Method Consecutive patients who underwent a PSP resection for full‐thickness external rectal prolapse at five centres were recruited to the study. Median operating time, hospital stay, complications, recurrence and functional results according to the Wexner Incontinence Scale and obstructive defaecation syndrome score were recorded. Results There were 27 patients treated by PSP. The median Wexner incontinence score improved from 10 presurgery to 5 after surgery (P