A 60-year-old man in Mumbai underwent laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for severe full-thickness rectal prolapse that had substantially affected his daily activities and quality of life. The minimally invasive approach enabled surgical correction while prioritizing the preservation of pelvic autonomic nerves. Following preoperative evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with extensive rectal prolapse and advised surgical intervention. A surgical team at a private hospital in Mumbai performed laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy using small abdominal incisions.

During the procedure, surgeons positioned a mesh along the anterior aspect of the rectum and fixed it to the sacrum to restore rectal support. The operative approach also addressed pelvic floor support, with particular attention to avoiding unnecessary dissection around the pelvic autonomic nerves. A consultant general surgeon…