👉 Proctosigmoidectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat rectal prolapse, which is when the muscles around the anus become too tight or inflamed. It involves opening the rectum and using an instrument called a proctoscope to make small incisions in the rectum and rectovaginal wall. This allows the surgeon to reach the prostate gland and remove it without causing harm to the surrounding tissues, including the rectus muscularis muscle. Proctosigmoidectomies are
