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This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 4.0. , which permits unrestricted use , distribution , and reproduction in any medium , provided the original author and source are credited.  \nDOI: 10.7759/cureus.98398  \nOpen Access Original Article  \nRobotic Rectopexy: A Single-Centre Experience  \nAnil Kumar 1, 2 , Raheel Anis 3, Sajal Rai 1, Maria Javid 3, Madan Palliyil 3  \n1. Colorectal and General Surgery, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport, GBR 2. Colorectal and General Surgery, United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust, Boston, GBR 3. General Surgery, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport, GBR  \nCorresponding author: Raheel Anis, [raheelanis@hotmail.com](raheelanis@hotmail.com)  \nAbstract  \nBackground and aims  \nRectal prolapse and rectocele are socially and psychologically debilitating conditions. While laparoscopic rectopexy has improved outcomes over open surgery, it faces limitations in pelvic access, mesh positioning, and suturing. Robotic-assisted rectopexy may overcome these challenges through enhanced visualisation and manoeuvrability. This study presents a single-centre experience of robotic rectopexy.  \nMethods  \nA retrospective review was conducted at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK, from 2019-2024. Data collected included operative time, intra-and postoperative complications, analgesia requirement and length of stay.  \nResults  \nTwenty-one patients underwent robotic rectopexy. The mean operative time was three hours and 18 minutes. No conversions or intraoperative complications were observed. All patients were managed with simple analgesia. Fifteen (71 .4%) were discharged on post-operative day (POD) 1, four patients on POD 2 and two patients were discharged later (POD >3) . The mean hospital stay was 1.6 days. Two patients had small postoperative collections managed conservatively. One recurrence was observed on follow-up.  \nConclusions  \nRobotic rectopexy is a safe and effective technique for rectal prolapse, demonstrating minimal complications and short hospital stays. Further research is warranted to assess long-term outcomes.  \nCategories: General Surgery  \nKeywords: intracorporeal, laparoscopy, rectal prolapse, rectopexy, robotic  \nIntroduction  \nRectal prolapse is a debilitating condition characterized by circumferential intussusception of the rectal wall through the anal canal, leading to distressing symptoms such as fecal incontinence, mucus discharge, bleeding, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation. Rectocele, commonly occurring in female patients, involves bulging of the rectal wall into the posterior vaginal wall, often contributing to obstructed defecation. Both conditions significantly impair quality of life and carry social and psychological burdens.  \nAbdominal rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse was first described by Ripstein in 1952 [1] . Since then, numerous modifications have been introduced, aimed at improving anatomical restoration while minimizing recurrence and complications. Among the various surgical techniques, minimally invasive ventral rectopexy has become a widely adopted procedure for the management of rectal prolapse, offering favorable outcomes with lower morbidity compared to traditional posterior approaches.  \nWhile laparoscopic ventral rectopexy offers benefits such as reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery, it presents challenges in deep pelvic dissections, particularly with mesh positioning and intracorporeal suturing. These technical limitations are more pronounced in patients with prior pelvic surgeries or complex anatomy.  \nThe robotic surgical platform addresses many of these issues by providing high-definition three-dimensional visualization, wristed instruments for enhanced dexterity, and improved ergonomics. 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