Minor impact of anastomotic leakage in anterior resection for rectal cancer on long-term male urinary and sexual function.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer induces bowel dysfunction, but the influence on urinary and sexual function is largely unknown. This cross-sectional cohort study evaluated long-term effect of anastomotic leakage on urinary and sexual function in male patients.

Methods

Patients operated with anterior resection for rectal cancer in 15 Swedish hospitals 2007-2013 were identified. Anastomotic leakage and other clinical variables were retrieved from the Swedish Colorectal Cancer Registry and medical records. Urinary and sexual dysfunction were evaluated at 4 to 11 years after surgery using the International Prostate Symptom Score, International Index of Erectile Function, and European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Qua

SUBMITTER: Rutegard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11001750 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature