An observational study in Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Cancer and Quality of Life, sponsored by University of Malta. Completed at 1 site in Malta. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-10-03.
Sponsored by University of Malta · Observational
This study adds to the understanding of the contributing factors leading to LARS, the long term effects of this syndrome post-operatively and its impact on quality of life.
All adult patients >18 years, under the care of all surgical firms at Mater Dei Hospital, who had undergone anterior resection for rectal cancer between January 2014 and December 2016
Exclusion Criteria:
Patient suffering from LARS as identified through LARS questionnaire
Procedure: anterior resection
Absence of LARS symptoms
Procedure: anterior resection
The distance from anal verge, preoperative radiotherapy and presence of stoma were analysed
Also known as: radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy
LARS incidence
Incidence of LARS in patients who had anterior resection
Time frame: 1 year
Risk factors
Variable factors which might have contributed to LARS were the following: * Age * Gender * Diabetes mellitus * Pathological stage * MRI stage * Distance from anal verge * Surgical technique * Preoperative radiotherapy * Preoperative chemotherapy * Postoperative radio/chemotherapy * Type of anastomosis * Presence of stoma * Interval from stoma reversal * Duration of follow-up
Time frame: 1 year
Life
The association between LARS and quality of life was assessed.
Time frame: 1 year
Plan to share: Undecided
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