Quality of life meta-analysis following coloanal anastomosis versus abdominoperineal resection for low rectal cancer.
Barry MaguireCillian ClancyTara M ConnellyBrian J MehiganPaul McCormickDonato Francesco AltomareMartijn Pieter GosselinkJohn O LarkinPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2022)
It is reasonable to offer a CAA to motivated patients where oncological outcomes will not be threatened. QoL outcomes appear to be superior when intestinal continuity is maintained, and permanent stoma avoided.