Is the Abdominal Repair of Rectal Prolapse Safer than Perineal Repair in the Highest Risk Patients? An NSQIP Analysis

Abstract

Hospital mortality for the surgical repair of rectal prolapse is uncommon. The decision to choose the abdominal approach for the repair of rectal prolapse may not be as prohibitive as previously thought for higher-risk patients. Because of the broad range of functionality within each ASA classification, the operation offered should always be individualized, and patient selection is the most important factor.