✦ TARGETED RECTOCELE REPAIR

Rectocele Repair

Q: Why does a rectocele form?

Rectocele often develops after childbirth, chronic straining, or with age-related weakening of the pelvic floor. The wall between the rectum and vagina becomes weak, allowing the rectum to bulge forward.

Q: Will rectocele repair fix all my bowel symptoms?

Most patients experience significant improvement, but some may have additional pelvic floor issues that need pelvic floor therapy for complete recovery. Dr. Tejasree assesses the whole pelvic floor before planning treatment.

Q: Will it affect my sexual function?

Rectocele repair often improves sexual comfort by restoring normal anatomy. Detailed counselling and individualised approach are part of standard care to ensure both functional and intimate outcomes.

Q: Will the rectocele come back?

Recurrence is uncommon after well-performed repair, especially when combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation, healthy weight, and avoiding chronic straining or heavy lifting.

Surgical repair of a rectocele — bulging of the rectum into the vagina — to relieve obstructed defecation and restore comfortable bowel emptying.

60–90 min PROCEDURE

1–2 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>85% SUCCESS RATE

1–2 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Rectocele Repair?

Rectocele Repair is a surgical procedure to correct a rectocele — a bulging of the front of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina, often causing obstructed defecation and the need to digitally support the perineum or vagina to pass stool. The repair can be done transvaginally, transanally, or laparoscopically as part of a ventral mesh rectopexy, depending on size and associated conditions. Dr. Tejasree Vengala, an experienced female proctologist in Hyderabad, performs rectocele repair at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, with sensitivity, precision, and attention to functional outcome.

Suitable for women with symptomatic rectocele causing obstructed defecation, repeated need for digital support to evacuate, incomplete bowel emptying, or significant pelvic floor symptoms.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Examination

Surgery is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia. The pelvic floor and rectocele are fully assessed under anaesthesia.

Approach Selection

The most suitable approach (transvaginal, transanal, or laparoscopic) is chosen based on rectocele size and associated conditions.

Defect Identification

The weakened tissue between the rectum and vagina is precisely identified through the chosen approach.

Repair & Reinforcement

The defect is repaired with sutures, sometimes reinforced with a soft mesh or biologic graft, restoring normal anatomy.

Closure & Recovery

The wound is closed with absorbable sutures. Most patients are discharged in 1–2 days with structured pelvic floor follow-up.

Outcomes

60–90 minDURATION

1–2 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>85%SUCCESS RATE

4–6 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Relieves obstructed defecation effectively
→Eliminates the need to digitally support the vagina
→Restores natural pelvic anatomy
→Multiple approaches tailored to individual anatomy
→Often combined with rectopexy or other pelvic repairs
→Sensitive, expert care by a female proctologist

Rectocele is one of those quiet, embarrassing problems women rarely talk about — yet it deeply affects daily life. A well-performed repair, with the right approach for that woman, can completely change how she goes about her day.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a rectocele form?+

Will rectocele repair fix all my bowel symptoms?+

Will it affect my sexual function?+

Will the rectocele come back?+

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