Modern soft, lightweight meshes used for ventral mesh rectopexy are well-tolerated and integrate naturally with the body. Long-term mesh-related complications are uncommon with quality materials and good technique.

✦ MESH-REINFORCED RECTOPEXY

Ventral Mesh Rectopexy

Q: How is ventral mesh rectopexy different from traditional rectopexy?

Traditional rectopexy mobilises the rectum from behind, which can affect pelvic nerves. Ventral mesh rectopexy approaches only the front of the rectum, preserving nerves and giving better functional results.

Q: Will this fix my bowel control problems?

Most patients experience significant improvement in bowel control, obstructed defecation, and urgency after ventral mesh rectopexy. Some may need additional pelvic floor therapy for full functional recovery.

Q: How quickly will I recover?

Most patients walk the same day, are discharged in 2 days, and return to office work in 1–2 weeks. Heavy lifting and gym are avoided for 4–6 weeks for complete healing.

Modern keyhole rectopexy using a soft mesh placed in front of the rectum to support and lift the prolapse — sphincter-sparing, nerve-preserving, with excellent functional results.

90–150 min PROCEDURE

2 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

1–2 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Ventral Mesh Rectopexy?

Ventral Mesh Rectopexy (VMR) is a modern, minimally invasive technique for rectal prolapse, internal rectal prolapse (intussusception), and certain forms of rectocele. A soft mesh is placed in front of the rectum and fixed to the sacrum, lifting the prolapse without disturbing the back of the rectum or pelvic nerves. This nerve-sparing approach gives excellent functional results, especially for bowel control. Dr. Tejasree Vengala, an experienced female proctologist and laparoscopic surgeon in Hyderabad, performs ventral mesh rectopexy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, offering a durable, function-preserving cure.

Suitable for adults with full-thickness rectal prolapse, internal rectal prolapse causing obstructed defecation, complex rectoceles, and select pelvic floor disorders, especially in women.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Preparation

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. The abdomen is prepared, and a urinary catheter is placed.

Keyhole Access

Three to four small incisions are made for the laparoscopic camera and working instruments.

Anterior Rectal Mobilisation

The front of the rectum is gently mobilised down to the pelvic floor, with full preservation of the back of the rectum and pelvic nerves.

Mesh Placement

A soft, lightweight mesh is fixed in front of the rectum and to the sacrum, lifting the prolapse and supporting the front pelvic structures.

Closure & Recovery

The incisions are closed with absorbable sutures. Most patients walk the same evening, eat the next day, and are discharged in 2 days.

Outcomes

90–150 minDURATION

2 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

3–4 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Nerve-sparing technique preserves bowel and bladder function
→Effective for both external and internal rectal prolapse
→Also addresses associated rectocele in the same sitting
→Significantly improves obstructed defecation symptoms
→Minimally invasive with quick recovery
→Sensitive, expert care by a female proctologist

Ventral mesh rectopexy is one of those operations that transforms quality of life — not just structurally but functionally. By avoiding the back of the rectum and the pelvic nerves, we lift the prolapse without disturbing what is working well.

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

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