Background Urinary and sexual dysfunction are recognized complications of rectal cancer
surgery in men. This study compared robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME) and …

Sixty male patients surgically treated for colorectal cancer were interviewed by structured
questionnaire to evaluate the etiology of sexual dysfunction and quality of life. Patients were …

Background The impact on quality of life attributed to treatment for rectal cancer remains
high. Deterioration of the urinary function is a relevant complication within that context …

Aim Knowledge of urinary and sexual dysfunction in women after rectal cancer treatment is
limited. This study addresses this in relation to the use of preoperative radiotherapy, type of …

Aim Conventional outcomes such as survival, tumour recurrence and complication rates
after surgery for rectal cancer have been rigorously assessed, but the importance of …

Aim Urogenital dysfunction is a common sequela following total mesorectal excision for
rectal cancer. This prospective study analyzed potential risk factors and investigated the …

Background There have recently been reports of higher levels of bladder and sexual
dysfunction in men after laparoscopic rectal surgery when compared with those undergoing …

Background Even though sexual dysfunction has been reported after rectal cancer
treatment, information on preoperative sexual function is scarce, particularly in female …

Background Urogenital dysfunction is recognized as a serious complication affecting patient
quality of life after rectal cancer surgery to treat rectal cancer; however, the studies focus on …

BACKGROUND: Permanent colostomy, pelvic dissection, and radiotherapy after
abdominoperineal resection can put quality of life and sexual and urinary function at risk; …