Definition

Noun: * Reconstructive surgery of the anus or rectum: A surgical procedure to repair, reconstruct, or correct defects, injuries, or abnormalities in the structure of the rectum or anus.

Usage

• The term "rectoplasty" is a specialized medical term used primarily in clinical and surgical contexts.
• It refers to a category of surgical interventions aimed at restoring normal form and function to the lower part of the large intestine (rectum) and/or the anal canal.

Examples

• The patient underwent rectoplasty to correct the congenital malformation.
• Following the injury, a complex rectoplasty was required to restore bowel continuity.
• The success rate for this type of rectoplasty is very high.

Advanced Usage

• The specific type of rectoplasty is often indicated by a prefix describing the technique or purpose, such as (surgery involving both the anus and rectum) or (a synonymous term for surgery of the rectum and anus).

Variants and Related Words

• Anoplasty (noun): Surgery specifically on the anus.
• Proctoplasty (noun): A synonym for rectoplasty; plastic surgery of the rectum and anus.
• Reconstructive surgery (noun phrase): The broader surgical field to which rectoplasty belongs.

Synonyms

• Proctoplasty
• Anal/rectal reconstruction
• Rectal repair surgery

Noun

1. reconstructive surgery of the anus or rectum