FOAM: Functional Outcome After Ventral Mesh Rectopexy

Ventral mesh rectopexy is performed with a superficial peritoneal incision from the right side of the sacral promontory, extended over the right outer border of the mesorectum, towards the deepest part of pouch of Douglas, sparing the right hypogastric nerve. In women, the vagina is retracted anteriorly and a dissection of the rectovaginal septum is performed down to the pelvic floor. A strip of mesh is attached to the ventral part of distal rectum and then fixed upon the sacral promontory.