Early safety and efficiency outcomes of a novel interdisciplinary laparoscopic resection rectopexy combined with sacrocolpopexy for women with obstructive defecation syndrome and pelvic organ prolapse: a single center study.

Background: Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) defines a disturbed defecation process frequently associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women that substantially compromises quality of life. Conservative management offers limited relief and a surgical intervention may be required. This is characterized by individual approaches.

Ghost Ileostomy: Safe and Cost-effective Alternative to Ileostomy After Rectal Resection for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis.

Background/aim: Endometriosis infiltrating the rectum often requires resection with a protecting stoma. A ghost ileostomy (GI) is an alternative to prevent the psychological burden for the young women affected. The present study evaluated the safety and cost-effectiveness of the ghost ileostomy (GI) procedure in a group of patients after rectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis.