Delorme’s operation

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INCISION: 
A single midline incision was made in the perineum.

PROCEDURE:
The prolapsed rectum was identified and mobilized.
The rectal mucosa was resected leaving a cuff of at least 1-2cm of rectal wall remaining.
The rectal cuff was then sutured to the sacral promontory using a non-absorbable suture and the rectal prolapse was corrected.
Haemostasis was ensured.

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CLOSURE:
The skin incision was closed in layers using absorbable suture.
POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
Observations Q4H
Post op bloods tomorrow (ddmmyy)
Diet: Eat and Drink as tolerated
LMWH at 18:00 hours