Incidence and risk factors of bowel dysfunction after minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery and discrepancies between the Wexner score and the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score

ConclusionThe results of this study provide practical data to help patients understand potential bowel dysfunction after SPS. The discrepancies between the WS and LS were clarified, and further efforts are required to utilize these scores in clinical practice.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00595-023-02789-4

Source: Surgery Today - January 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research