Laparoscopic Rectopexy for Neorectal Prolapse after Robot-Assisted Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: A Case Report

INTRODUCTION: Intersphincteric resection (ISR) is a sphincter-preserving procedure for lower rectal cancer; however, it can cause neorectal prolapse. Transanal repairs are commonly described but may fail, while transabdominal approaches are less frequently reported because of adhesions, bowel injury, and stoma risks. We present a patient with neorectal prolapse after robot-assisted ISR in whom transanal repair failed and subsequent laparoscopic rectopexy achieved a successful outcome, with a review of the literature.