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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Main Authors: Paweł Bogacki, Jan Krzak, Tomasz Gach, Wojciech Szwed, Mirosław Szura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2019-09-01
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