Stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of stimulated graciloplasty for faecal incontinence is limited, but appears sufficient to support the use of this procedure for carefully selected patients in whom other treatments have failed or are contraindicated, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.

This procedure should be performed only in specialist units by clinicians with specific training and experience in the assessment and treatment of faecal incontinence.