Abstract
More sphincter saving procedures are being performed for rectal cancer. The majority of patients expects to resume life as from before diagnosis, but the reality turns out to be different when they are confronted with the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). This is characterized by frequent toilet visits, clustering, urgency, and incontinence. Patients are unsure what to expect after treatment. Healthcare professionals seem to underestimate the impact of LARS on patients’ lives. The aim of our study was to get insight in the needs of patients with major LARS.
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