Low anterior resection syndrome and quality of life after intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer: a propensity score-matched study

ConclusionISR leads to increased bowel incontinence rate and increased anal pain, without affecting the grade of low anterior resection syndrome, fecal urgency, and clustering. LAR might be the preferred sphincteric-preserving approach when negative resection margins and a safe anastomosis are guaranteed. Patients should be fully informed about potential functional impairment after sphincter-preservation procedures.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research