Abstract
Selection of the best surgical procedure for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse is difficult amid the many different techniques for which excellent results are reported. A critical review is given. It is concluded that any surgical procedure with rectal mobilization and fixation as a standard maneuver will lead to a recurrence rate of 2% to 4%. Advocacy of additional maneuvers to make the procedure easier is acceptable if it does not lead to a higher complication rate. But to obtain a better result its benefit has to be proven, either by a large prospective double-blind study, or by tests from the colorectal laboratory. New surgical techniques for rectal prolapse should therefore be based, not only on a low recurrence and complication rate, but also on tests that evaluate the effect of the procedure on fecal continence.
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