Aim There is increasing awareness of the poor functional outcome suffered by many patients
after sphincter‐preserving rectal resection, termed 'low anterior resection syndrome'(LARS) …

Background For a select group of patients proctectomy with intersphincteric resection (ISR)
for low rectal cancer may be a viable alternative to abdominoperineal resection, with good …

Intersphincteric resection (ISR) is the ultimate anus-sparing technique for low rectal cancer
and is considered an oncologically safe alternative to abdominoperineal resection. The …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate oncologic outcome in patients with locally
advanced distal rectal cancer treated with preoperative chemoradiation followed by low …

Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the morbidity, mortality, and the long-term
oncologic and functional results of ISR. Methods: Charts of patients who had ISR between …

Background A robotic system (da Vinci® Surgical System, Intuitive Surgical Inc., Sunnyvale,
CA, USA) has technical advantages over conventional laparoscopic surgery because it …

BACKGROUND: Restoration of bowel continuity is a major goal after surgical treatment of
rectal cancer. Intersphincteric resection allows sphincter preservation in low rectal cancer …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors that have a negative impact on
anal function after intersphincteric resection. METHODS: We evaluated postoperative anal …

Simple Summary Intersphincteric resection (ISR) is the ultimate anus-preserving surgical
technique for very low-lying rectal cancers. The oncological safety of ISR has been …

Objectives To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for urinary (UI) and fecal (FI)
incontinence in adults in long-term care (LTC) settings and in the community, the …