Risk factors associated with low anterior resection syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Oncological outcomes following rectal cancer surgery have improved significantly over recent decades with lower recurrences and longer overall survival. However, many of the patients experienced low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). This study identified the prevalence and risk factors associated with the development of LARS.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved patients who were diagnosed with rectal cancer and had undergone sphincter-preserving low anterior resection from January 2011 to December 2020. Upon clinic follow-up, patients were asked to complete an interviewed based questionnaire (LARS score) designed to assess bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer surgery.

Results

Out of 76 patients, 25 patients (32.9%) had major LARS, 10 patients (13.2%

SUBMITTER: Lim SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626329 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature