Establishing A Dedicated Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) Clinic; A Scope in The Syndrome and Added Value

1. Abstract

1.1. Background: Sphincter saving resection with TME with/ without preoperative radiotherapy are considered standard treatment for rectal cancer. This can result in bowel dysfunction of variable severity in these patients, including faecal urgency and frequency, incontinence, and difficult or incomplete evacuation.