Nurse-led clinic improves outcomes for LARS after colorectal surgery

A nurse-led outpatient clinic for low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) post-colorectal surgery significantly enhances patient quality of life.

  • Median LARS scores dropped from 38.0 to 13.0, with 76% moving from major to no LARS.
  • Wexner scores improved from 11.0 to 2.0, and global quality of life rose from 66.7 to 83.3.

Implementing structured treatments can lead to better management and outcomes for colorectal surgery patients.

  • 93% of patients received pharmacological treatment; 85% were referred to dietitians.

Journal Article by Smit C, Janssen-Heijnen ML (…) Konsten JLM et 2 al. in Tech Coloproctol

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