Rectal Prolapse Repair Treatment in India

David Patel, a 72-year-old retired school...

David Patel, a 72-year-old retired school principal, had been managing chronic constipation for years. A proud and private man, he initially dismissed the occasional feeling of a bulge after bowel movements. Over the past year, the symptoms worsened; he had to manually push tissue back in after using the toilet, and experienced minor bleeding and mucus discharge. His daily walks with his grandchildren became painful, filled with anxiety about an 'accident.' His primary care doctor, after a gentle examination, diagnosed a full-thickness rectal prolapse. He explained that the muscles supporting David's rectum had weakened. The doctor recommended a laparoscopic rectopexy, a surgery to secure the rectum back in place, as the most effective and durable solution. David was terrified of surgery but more terrified of losing his active life and dignity. The hospital stay was three days. The laparoscopic approach meant smaller incisions and less pain. The first few weeks of recovery required a soft diet and careful avoidance of straining. Within six weeks, David was back to his walks, pain-free and without the constant fear. Emotionally, he journeyed from deep shame and isolation to immense relief and regained confidence, feeling like he had his life back.