Functional outcome after Perineal Stapled Prolapse resection (PSP) for external rectal prolapse

Functional outcome after Perineal Stapled Prolapse resection (PSP) for external rectal prolapse: a prospective observational cohort study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN68491191

Enrollment

Registered

2009-06-30

Start date

2007-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-02

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Conditions

External rectal prolapse Digestive System Other diseases of anus and rectum

Interventions

For the PSP procedure spinal or general anaesthesia is recommended. In lithotripsy positioning the prolapse is completely pulled out and then axially cut open with a linear stapler at three and nine o

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. External rectal prolapse 2. Aged from 18 to 90 years, male and female

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unfit for surgical intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Faecal incontinence by Wexner score 2. Constipation by Rome criteria II 3. Urinary bladder dysfunction Measured 2 months after surgery; recurrence rate is assessed at 6 and 12 months after PSP.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Post-operative morbidity, collected from 30 days after the intervention.	—

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 1, 2026