Transanal vs Transvaginal Rectal Resection for Anterior Rectocele

Female patients presenting with obstructed defecation syndrome due to anterior rectocele will be screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible patients will undergo clinical assessment and appropriate investigations including defecography. After informed consent, patients will be randomized into two groups: Stapled Transanal rectal resection or Stapled Transvaginal rectal resection. Improvement in obstructed defecation symptoms and postoperative complications will be compared between the two groups.

NCT Number	NCT07375147
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	Rectocele; Female
Enrollment	62 participants
Start Date	2025-06-14
Primary Completion	2027-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-01-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-22