Method used to correct rectal prolapse; based on belief that cause is intussusception of abnormally straight rectum resulting from downward forces of defecation, not pelvic floor weakness or enlarged peritoneal sac. In current modification, rectum is mobilized up to pelvic floor and down to tip of coccyx (requires opening lateral peritoneal folds), and 5-cm T-shaped Teflon or Marlex mesh is placed on posterior rectum with ÔarmsÓ sutured anteriorly. Recurrence rate is 2%Ð16%.