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29 March 2024

Ethiopian woman flies into UAE for critical laparoscopic surgery treatment

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Only an experienced surgeon could have performed such a tough technical task and Dr. Anup Panigrahi, HOD - Minimal Invasive Surgery at RAK Hospital has yet again proved his mantle by performing a critical Laparoscopic Rectopexy on a 49-year-old Ethiopian woman, who travelled all the way from her country in the hope of some relief and rightfully so.

Having complete Rectum prolapse and suffering with third degree hemorrhoids, she came to RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah in critical condition with bleeding and protruding rectum. Her condition had been causing lots of problems and interfering with her daily life making it extremely difficult to conduct regular chores. This patient was diagnosed 3rd degree bleeding haemorrhoids in Ethiopia. The surgeon needed to do a proper clinical examination to see the prolapsed rectum.

“Post assessment she was suggested to undergo an immediate surgery to cure her from the debilitating condition. Laparoscopic Rectopexy was suggested and performed to repair the rectal prolapsed…prolapsed rectum. It is a tough operation as many critical factors related to functioning of other nearby organs need to be considered to avoid issues such as incontinence, bladder retention and loss of sexuality, etc. Through the surgery, her rectum was restored to its normal position in the pelvis, now she is happy and pain free. Due to Laparoscopic surgery her recovery was quick as this treatment method is safe, most effective with low recurrence rate and have many advantages compared to the conventional open surgery”, said Dr. Panigrahi.

“Patients with a rectal prolapse have a protrusion of the rectum through the anus. They may also experience symptoms such as a change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, mucus drainage, anorectal pain, or fecal incontinence. A rectal prolapse occurs due to a loss or weakness of the normal support structures for the rectum. Chronic Constipation, female gender, multiple pregnancies, previous pelvic surgery, pelvic floor disorders, and neurological disorders are some of the predisposing factors for rectal prolapse,” Dr. Panigrahi added.

“There is a significant population in UAE (1 in 100) suffering with some degree of rectum prolapse and the numbers are on the rise due to sedentary lifestyle, low physical activity and bad food habits. Medical treatment for a rectal prolapse aims to improve symptoms and prevent the prolapse from getting worse. Its management involves treating any constipation and helping people to avoid straining when opening the bowels. Increasing the amount of fibre in the diet can make it easier to open the bowels. Eating a high fibre diet including five portions of fruit / vegetables daily and drinking six to eight glasses of water each day helps to avoid constipation”, suggests the Doctor.