Can the POLARS tool accurately predict low anterior resection syndrome in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic resection?
Introduction Radical rectal cancer resection can lead to a long-term bowel function impairment known as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). It remains unclear how to determine which patients are at a higher risk of developing LARS post-surgery. The POLARS tool was designed to predict the onset a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2019-09-01
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Series: | Archives of Medical Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Can-the-POLARS-tool-accurately-predict-low-anterior-resection-syndrome-in-rectal,110949,0,2.html |