In a ventral mesh rectopexy, the anterior wall of the rectum is sutured to a mesh that is affixed to the sacral promontory. Ventral mesh rectopexy is typically performed laparoscopically; either biologic or nonabsorbable meshes can be used.
Modified from: Egglestone C. Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (version 2). Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust 2014.
