Lay Summary Clinical decision-making in the treatment of patients with obstructed
defaecation remains controversial and no international guidelines have been provided so …

Objective There is no objective means to assess the obstructed defaecation syndrome
(ODS), to allow evaluation of outcome or to compare the efficacy of treatment including …

Aim The objective of the study was to assess safety, efficacy and outcomes of stapled
transanal rectal resection (STARR) procedure for obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS) …

Aim The study was designed to evaluate the results of rehabilitative treatment in patients
suffering from obstructed defaecation. Method Between January 2008 and July 2010, 39 …

The use of a dedicated score represents an essential tool for the clinical staging of
obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), for subsequent diagnostic and therapeutic options …

Aim The long‐term efficacy of stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for surgical
management of obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS) has not been evaluated. Therefore …

Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a common disorder with a considerable impact on
the quality of life of affected patients. Surgery for ODS remains a challenging topic. There …

Background Surgical management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is challenging,
with several surgical options showing inconsistent functional results over time. The aim of …

Aim The STARR procedure is a surgical option for the treatment of rectocoele associated
with obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS). The aim of the study was to assess the …

Background In the last decade our understanding of pelvic floor function and dysfunction
has improved significantly. A more rational diagnostic and therapeutic approach is now …