Rectal Prolapse SurgeryTopic OverviewSurgeons can repair a complete rectal prolapse . They make a cut through the abdomen or the perineum .
If the surrounding tissue is no longer holding part of large intestine in the correct position, your surgeon may have to remove part of the intestine and then reattach it to the rectum. Related InformationReferences
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Current as of: May 5, 2017 Varma M, et al. (2011). Practice parameters for the management of rectal prolapse. Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, 54(11): 1339-1346. Available online: http://www.fascrs.org/physicians/practice_parameters.
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