Rectal prolapse, rectal intussusception, rectocele, and solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

Rectal prolapse can be diagnosed easily by having the patient strain. Rectopexy, preferably performed laparoscopically, is the ideal procedure for this condition. Intussusception is more of an epiphenomenon than a cause of defecatory disorder and should be managed primarily conservatively Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a consequence of chronic straining, and therapy should be aimed at restoring a normal defecation habit. Rectocele should be operated only when exceeding 3 cm and when frequent digital evacuation is present.