Digestive system - MBS item (32118)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

32118
Treatment of external rectal prolapse, or of symptomatic high grade rectal intussusception (the rectum descends to the level of or into the anal canal, confirmed by diagnostic imaging): (a) by minimally invasive surgery involving: (i) ventral dissection of the extra-peritoneal rectum;and (ii)suspension of the rectum from the sacral promontory by means of a prosthesis; and (b) including suspension of the vagina if performed, and any associated repair; other than a service associated with a service to which item 30390, 35595 or 35597 applies (H) (Anaes.) (Assist.)