LUCKNOW: Surgeons at King George Medical University (KGMU) may offer new hope to patients suffering from the following conditions: rectal prolapsein which part of the rectum protrudes outward.
This innovative technology has been successfully applied to 100 patients and has been recognized within KGMU, where it was recently awarded the Best Research Paper Award.
Professor Abhijit Chandra, Head of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at KGMU, developed this minimally invasive technique that offers faster recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional methods.
The latest person to undergo the surgery is Ravi (name changed), a Lucknow-based office worker who was suffering from a rectal prolapse that was affecting his daily life. Home therapy and work stress worsened his condition and he sought help from KGMU.
Professor Chandra diagnosed him and presented him with a new solution: natural opening transanal endoscopic rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse.
Instead of a large incision, Professor Chandra’s method uses thin needles and stitches to secure the prolapsed rectum to the abdominal wall, a sturdy “shelf” above it. This approach avoids unnecessary muscle cutting and scarring, leading to faster recovery and less pain.
“We lift the rectum and secure it with sutures, securing it to the abdominal wall like a basket on a shelf,” Professor Chandra explained. This not only addresses prolapse but also minimizes the risk of postoperative complications such as bowel and anal incontinence.
Internationally, this technology has been featured in the prestigious medical journal Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. An editorial by renowned surgeon Patricia Sila highlights its potential, especially for frail patients. Professor Chandra is optimistic about the future of his invention. “This technology brings new hope to people suffering from rectal prolapse,” he said. “By providing effective treatment with minimal disadvantages, we can significantly improve their quality of life.” Ravi, 2 months after his surgery And the return to normal life is proof that Professor Chandra’s approach was successful. .
This innovative technology has been successfully applied to 100 patients and has been recognized within KGMU, where it was recently awarded the Best Research Paper Award.
Professor Abhijit Chandra, Head of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at KGMU, developed this minimally invasive technique that offers faster recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional methods.
The latest person to undergo the surgery is Ravi (name changed), a Lucknow-based office worker who was suffering from a rectal prolapse that was affecting his daily life. Home therapy and work stress worsened his condition and he sought help from KGMU.
Professor Chandra diagnosed him and presented him with a new solution: natural opening transanal endoscopic rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse.
Instead of a large incision, Professor Chandra’s method uses thin needles and stitches to secure the prolapsed rectum to the abdominal wall, a sturdy “shelf” above it. This approach avoids unnecessary muscle cutting and scarring, leading to faster recovery and less pain.
“We lift the rectum and secure it with sutures, securing it to the abdominal wall like a basket on a shelf,” Professor Chandra explained. This not only addresses prolapse but also minimizes the risk of postoperative complications such as bowel and anal incontinence.
Internationally, this technology has been featured in the prestigious medical journal Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. An editorial by renowned surgeon Patricia Sila highlights its potential, especially for frail patients. Professor Chandra is optimistic about the future of his invention. “This technology brings new hope to people suffering from rectal prolapse,” he said. “By providing effective treatment with minimal disadvantages, we can significantly improve their quality of life.” Ravi, 2 months after his surgery And the return to normal life is proof that Professor Chandra’s approach was successful. .