Clinical Outcomes of Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

NCT07848308 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2019-013312019
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 400
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent rectopexy for rectal prolapse, ODS or FI. Rectopexy is a surgical procedure used to restore and fix the rectum in its normal position. The study examines treatment success, recurrence of rectal prolapse, functional outcomes, and postoperative complications. The aim is to better understand the long-term effectiveness and safety of rectopexy and to identify factors that may be associated with favorable or unfavorable outcomes.

Conditions

Rectal Prolapse; Fecal Incontinence; Rectopexy; Obstructive Defecation Syndrome; Intussusception of Rectum

Keywords

rectopexy; anterior messe rectopexy; d'Hoore's; ODS; intussuseption; rectal prolapse

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Recurrence of symptoms after Rectopexy (ODS, Prolapse, FI)

  Proportion of patients with clinically diagnosed objective recurrence after rectopexy. Recurrence is defined as reappearance of symptoms (as FI, full-thickness external rectal prolapse) during follow-up.

  From surgery until the end of follow-up, up to 10 years

Study Arms (1)

Patients After Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

Patients who underwent rectopexy for rectal prolapse, ODS or Fecal Incontinence are included in this observational cohort. Clinical outcomes after surgery are assessed, including symptoms recurrence, recurrence of rectal prolapse, postoperative complications, and functional outcomes. No study-specific intervention is performed. Special subgroups as patients also operated for decent in the middle/anterior compartement might be accessed separately.

Procedure: anterior mesh rectopexy

Interventions

anterior mesh rectopexy PROCEDURE

Patients After Rectopexy for Rectal Prolapse

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients who underwent rectopexy at the participating institution from 2011 onward because of external rectal prolapse, ODS or FI. The study population includes patients with available clinical and postoperative follow-up data allowing assessment of recurrence, postoperative complications, and functional outcomes after rectopexy.

You may qualify if:

• Adult patients aged 18 years or older Diagnosis of external rectal prolapse, ODS or FI Are planned to undergo rectopexy for rectal prolapse at the participating institution Availability of postoperative follow-up data

You may not qualify if:

• Age under 18 years No informed consent Insufficient clinical documentation to assess the study outcomes No postoperative follow-up available

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Lukas Marti: lead
• Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

HOCH Health Ostschweiz Kantonsspital St. Gallen

Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9000, Switzerland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal Prolapse; Fecal Incontinence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rectal Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Pelvic Organ Prolapse; Prolapse; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 120 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Senior Consultant, Department of Surgery

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 24, 2026
• First Posted: September 30, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2011
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2035
• Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CH (1)