“…6 Other forms of "repair" like the postanal repair and total pelvic repair give high initial success rates; however, long-term results are disappointing. [6][7][8] Neosphincters, such as the gluteoplasty, graciloplasty, and artificial bowel sphincter, are accepted alternatives with success rates of respectively 60, 56 to 100, and 77 to 88 percent. 6,9 Neosphincter procedures are invasive, technically demanding, require a considerable learning curve, and are associated with morbidity.…”