Mesorectal reconstruction with pedicled greater omental transplantation to relieve low anterior resection syndrome following total intersphincteric resection in patients with ultra-low rectal cancer

Abstract Background Total intersphincteric resection (ISR) is the ultimate anus-preserving surgery for patients with ultra-low rectal cancer (ULRC), which can result in various degrees of anorectal dysfunction. Known as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS), it seriously affects the postoperative q...

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Main Authors: Jiankun Liao, Haiquan Qin, Zheng Wang, Linghou Meng, Wentao Wang, Jungang Liu, Xianwei Mo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02140-1