Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)

Liliana Bordeianou; Craig A. Messick

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-66049-9_62

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)

Liliana Bordeianou, Craig A. Messick

Surgical Oncology

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Abstract

The main goal after surgery for rectal cancer has been cure. However, as we have improved surgical techniques, quality of life has become an important secondary focus. After rectal resection (even for benign disease), bowel function can be severely impacted leading to a poor quality of life. This chapter focuses on the current thoughts regarding bowel function after a low anterior resection. The idea of low anterior resection syndreome (LARS) has been described for a decade, but standartization of the LARS definitoin has only been attempted more recently. In this chapter we will provide tips on treating patients with LARS. Additoinal concepts on efforts to improve quality of life for patients with LARS will also be explored.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The ASCRS Textbook of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Subtitle of host publication	Fourth Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	1047-1054
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030660499
ISBN (Print)	9783030660482
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-66049-9_62
State	Published - Jan 1 2021

Keywords

LAR syndrome
LARS
Quality of life
Rectal cancer

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General Medicine

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