Assessing the role of anastomotic level in low anterior resection (LAR) surgery among rectal cancer patients in the development of LAR syndrome: a systematic review study

Abstract Background The etiology of LARS has not been elaborated on clearly. Studies have reported neoadjuvant therapy, low-lying rectal cancers, adjuvant therapy and anastomotic leakage as risk factors for the development of LARS. Anastomotic level has also been proposed as a possible risk factor;...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Reza Hashempour, Muhammadhosein Moradi, Reza Ghasemian oroomi, Siamak Daneshvar, Alipasha Meysamie, Mohammadreza Nikshoar, Fakhrosadat Anaraki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02166-5