Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is effective for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome when associated with rectal prolapse

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E. Ong ◽  
O. M. Jones ◽  
C. Cunningham ◽  
I. Lindsey

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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is an uncommon benign disease characterized by a combination of symptoms, clinical and histological findings, where men and women are affected equally, with a small predominance in women. Various treatment strategies have been advocated, ranging from conservative management to a variety of surgical procedures. Can laparoscopic ventral rectopexy be a good alternative for patients who do not respond to conservative treatment? Given the rarity of this pathology, we chose to present the case.



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