A ____ is the surgical fixation of the rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.
A) proctectomy
B) proctopexy
C) proctoplasty
D) proctostomy

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Proctopexy is a surgical procedure in which the rectum is fixed or suspended to an adjacent tissue or organ to prevent rectal prolapse. Proctectomy refers to the surgical removal of the rectum. Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum, and proctostomy refers to the creation of an opening in the rectum for drainage purposes.

A ____ Is the Surgical Fixation of the Rectum to an Adjacent