Defining low anterior resection syndrome: a systematic review of the literature.

Celia KeaneC WellsG O'GradyI P Bissett

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2018)

LARS is common, but there is substantial variation in the reporting of functional outcomes after low anterior resection. Most studies have focused on incontinence, omitting other symptoms that correlate with patients' quality of life. To improve and standardize research into LARS, a consensus definition should be developed, and these findings should inform this goal.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
sleep quality
case control