Factors affecting quality of life in rectal cancer survivors who have undergone laparoscopic surgery: patient-reported outcomes over 10 years at a single institution.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colorectal cancer survivors have many problems affecting their quality of life (QOL). Traditional follow-up focuses on the detection of recurrence rather than QOL. Efforts are being made to assess patient-reported outcomes (PROMS) more formally. Such changes may enable patients to consider QOL factors when deciding on treatment.

Methods

Patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer between 2005 and 2015 at a single institution were identified and sent European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and QLQ-CR29 QOL questionnaires. QOL and the impact of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and formation of end colostomy were assessed.

Results

Some 141 patients were identified: 12 died and 118 (83.7%) responded, of whom 101

SUBMITTER: Singh R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10757878 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature