The British journal of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Transanal total mesorectal excision and low anterior resection syndrome.
Bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer surgery is common, with some experiencing low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common after rectal cancer surgery. This study examined if transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) has a similar risk of LARS and altered quality of life (QoL) as patients who undergo low anterior resection (LAR). ⋯ TaTME may be associated with more severe bowel dysfunction than traditional approaches to rectal cancer.