Early and late effects of the sequential transfixed stich technique for the treatment of the symptomatic rectocele without rectal mucosa prolapse
Different surgical techniques have been proposed for rectocele repair. however, controversial aspects exist on the best approach to use. The study aims to report the early and late outcomes of the sequential transfixed stich technique (STST) for the treatment of rectocele in the absence of mucosal prolapse. MeThODS: One hundred patients presenting a symptomatic rectocele were treated with STST from January 2010 through august 2015. Patients with mucosal prolapse were not considered eligible for STST.