Risk factors for Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Total mesorectal excision (TME) represents the “gold standard” of rectal cancer surgery. In locally advanced lesions neoadjuvant treatments (e.g.
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Effectiveness and Validation of the Italian Translation of the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Score in an Italian High-Volume University Hospital [PDF]
BackgroundThe low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) score is a validated questionnaire developed in Denmark to measure the severity of bowel dysfunction after low anterior resection. This retrospective study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the LARS
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The effect of ileostomy closure timing on low anterior resection syndrome in patient who underwent low anterior resection for rectal cancer [PDF]
This is a multi-center retrospective study of patients underwent low anterior resection for rectal cancer. Ileostomy had been done to protect low lying Colo-rectal anastomosis, closure of ileostomy had been delayed in some patients due to patient own ...
Hemn Hussain Kaka Ali +6 more
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Low anterior rectal resection; the impact of anastomotic fistula on incidence and severity of low anterior resection syndrome [PDF]
Objectives. Low anterior resection is a common surgical procedure for rectal cancer, but it is associated with a distressing complication known as Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS).
Giorgiana Coțofană Graure +12 more
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Risk factors associated with low anterior resection syndrome: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
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).
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Low anterior resection syndrome and methods of its assessment (literature review) [PDF]
Low anterior resection syndrome is a common problem due to the increased incidence of rectal cancer and the high incidence of anorectal dysfunction during sphincter-preserving surgical interventions.
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Is transanal irrigation the best treatment possibility for low anterior resection syndrome? A multicenter, randomized clinical trial: study protocol [PDF]
BackgroundUp to 50% of patients who undergo rectal resection suffer from various and partly severe functional problems, despite the preservation of the anal sphincter. These complaints are defined as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS).
Michail Klimovskij +8 more
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Effectiveness of transanal irrigation in low anterior resection syndrome. [PDF]
Background: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a frequent issue leading to bowel dysfunction after anterior resection surgery. NICE guidelines state that there is limited research around the management of LARS.
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Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Purpose Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common and devastating complication for patients with rectal cancer who have undergone sphincter-sparing surgery. Prunes are a fiber-rich fruit being effective in treating chronic constipation. The aim of
Dae Hee Pyo +7 more
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Low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery: mechanisms, assessment, management, and the potential role of robotic surgery [PDF]
Rectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies in the digestive system. In recent years, with continuous advances in systemic therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as the widespread implementation of the ...
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