Sughra Perveen, Mazhar Iqbal, Ovais Sarwar.
Functional outcomes after Well`s procedure for rectal prolapse.
Pak J Surg Jan ;32(1):3-6.

Objectives:To evaluate the functional outcome with respect to constipation, sexual dysfunction, neuroprexia and recurrence aft er Well’s procedure for rectal prolapse. Study design: Observational case series Place and duration of study: Th e study was conducted in surgical unit I at ward III, JPMC, Karachi from January 2012 to 1st December 2014. Methodology:40 patients between 16-20 years of age were included in study. Patients were evaluated with history and clinical examination and assessed by anesthetist for surgical fi tness. Well’s procedures was performed in all patients of rectal prolapse post operative complication like constipation, sexual dysfunction, urinary bladder diysfunction and reccurence of rectal prolapse was noted. Post operated follow up of all rectal prolapse patients were done for one year. SPSS version 17 was used to analyze the results. Results:40 patients underwent Well’s procedure for Rectal prolapse of which 28 were males and 12 were females. Mean age of presentation is 30+-3 years. Average hospital stay was 3 days and post-operative complications were observed in 10% of patients. 5%(2 patients) developed the constipation and another 5%(2 patients) developed the sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: Well’s procedure is commonly performed surgery for rectal prolapse is simple safe and effective and has less complication.

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