Surgery for large rectocele with bowel emptying problems
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a surgery that repairs a rectocele (a bulge of the rectum into the vagina) while also supporting the area between the vagina and anus. It aims to improve bowel emptying and reduce discomfort for people with a larger rectocele and a dropped perineum.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult with a rectocele (a bulge of the rectum into the vagina) that is 3 centimeters or larger.
- You have trouble emptying your bowels (such as straining or a feeling of blockage).
- You have tried non-surgical treatments (like diet, fiber, or pelvic floor therapy) and they didn't help enough.
- You do not have stool leakage (fecal incontinence).
- You have not had surgery for a rectocele before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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