Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	61677
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Therapeutic effects of the TST36 stapler on rectocele combined with internal rectal prolapse
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jin Meng, Zhi-Tao Yin, Ying-Yi Zhang, Yong Zhang, Xiu Zhao, Qing Zhai, De-Yu Chen, Wei-Gang Yu, Lei Wang and Zhi-Gang Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province 20170540840
Corresponding Author	Zhi-Gang Wang, MS, Chief Physician, Department of Anorectal Disease, Shenyang Coloproctology Hospital, No. 9 Nanjing North Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China. ibenstar@126.com
Key Words	TST36 stapler; Rectocele; Internal rectal prolapse; Outlet obstructive constipation; Longo obstructed defecation syndrome score; Constipation
Core Tip	Clinical observations were carried out in 49 female patients with rectocele and internal rectal prolapse who met the inclusion criteria and underwent surgery with the TST36 stapler. The postoperative obstructed defecation syndrome score, defecation frequency score, time/straining intensity, and sensation of incomplete evacuation were significantly lower than those before treatment. The initial and maximum defecation thresholds in patients after surgery were significantly lower than those before treatment. The patients’ postoperative ratings of rectocele, resting phase and defecation phase were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment.
Citation	Meng J, Yin ZT, Zhang YY, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Zhai Q, Chen DY, Yu WG, Wang L, Wang ZG. Therapeutic effects of the TST36 stapler on rectocele combined with internal rectal prolapse. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13(5): 443-451

Received	2020-12-24 10:07
Peer-Review Started	2020-12-24 10:07
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-01-11 04:01
Revised	2021-01-15 08:00
Second Decision	2021-04-12 12:37
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-04-12 18:11
Articles in Press	2021-04-12 18:11
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2021-04-20 01:33
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-05-17 08:11

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