Retraction Note: Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy plus sacral colpopexy: continuous locked suture for mesh fixation. A randomized clinical trial - Report - MDSpire

Retraction Note: Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy plus sacral colpopexy: continuous locked suture for mesh fixation. A randomized clinical trial

  • By

  • Andrea Morciano

  • Dario Caliandro

  • Giuseppe Campagna

  • Giovanni Panico

  • Alessia Giaquinto

  • Giorgio Fachechi

  • Marzio Angelo Zullo

  • Andrea Tinelli

  • Alfredo Ercoli

  • Giovanni Scambia

  • Mauro Cervigni

  • Giuseppe Marzo

  • July 13, 2026

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Retraction Notice: Evaluation of Laparoscopic Ventral Rectopexy

Overview

This article has been retracted due to the authors' failure to provide proof of ethics approval prior to the study's initiation. The authors do not agree with the retraction.

Background

Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is a surgical technique used to treat rectocele and rectal prolapse. The ethical conduct of clinical research is paramount, as it ensures the protection of participants and the integrity of the data collected.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data is available due to the retraction of the article.

Key Findings

  • The article was retracted due to lack of proof of ethics approval.
  • Authors do not concur with the retraction.
  • Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy is commonly used for treating rectocele.
  • Ethics approval is essential for conducting clinical research.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should ensure that all clinical studies comply with ethical standards, including obtaining necessary approvals.

Conclusion

The retraction of this article highlights the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines in clinical research.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2022 -- Retraction Notice
  2. Techniques in Coloproctology — Comparative Outcomes of Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy and Transvaginal Repair for Anterior Rectocele: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  3. Techniques in Coloproctology — Innovative Approaches for Cost Reduction in Robot-Assisted Ventral Mesh Rectopexy: A Preliminary Report
  4. A Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy with Mesh: Comparing Synthetic Cyanoacrylate Adhesive to Suturing Techniques
  5. Surgical Endoscopy — Complications Related to Mesh in Minimally Invasive Ventral Rectopexy: A Comprehensive Review
  6. https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/repview?name=3_2851100_PDF&type=784-160
  7. 1 Recommendations | Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse | Guidance | NICE
  8. Clinical Guidance Documents - AUGS
  9. Restriction of Surgical Options for Pelvic Floor Disorders - PubMed
  10. Ventral Rectopexy: An International Expert Panel Consensus and Review of Contemporary Literature - PMC
  11. 2025 Delphi consensus on robotic ventral mesh rectopexy | International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Springer Nature Link
  12. Anatomical and functional outcomes of combined ventral rectopexy and sacrocolpo/hysteropexy for multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Techniques in Coloproctology | Springer Nature Link
  13. Outcomes for combined sacrocolpopexy-rectopexy compared to sacrocolpopexy or rectopexy alone: a nsqip study - ScienceDirect
  14. BEST: Barbed-suture Efficiency Study for Sacrocolpopexy: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
  15. Posterior mesh fixation versus non-fixation in sacrocolpopexy: A randomized clinical trial - PubMed
  16. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with mesh fixation: a randomized trial comparing synthetic cyanoacrylate glue to sutures - PMC
  17. Ventral mesh rectopexy: Variations in technique and care process. A multicentre study - PubMed
  18. Long-term outcome of laparoscopic ventral rectopexy for full-thickness rectal prolapse: the PEXITY study | Techniques in Coloproctology | Springer Nature Link

Original Source(s)

Retraction Note: Laparoscopic ventral rectopexy plus sacral colpopexy: continuous locked suture for mesh fixation. A randomized clinical trial

  • by Andrea Morciano, Dario Caliandro, Giuseppe Campagna, Giovanni Panico, Alessia Giaquinto, Giorgio Fachechi, Marzio Angelo Zullo, Andrea Tinelli, Alfredo Ercoli, Giovanni Scambia, Mauro Cervigni, Giuseppe Marzo

  • July 13, 2026

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