Long-term transanal irrigation significantly improves outcomes in LARS patients

In a comprehensive multicenter study involving 159 patients, long-term transanal irrigation (TAI) demonstrated substantial benefits for those suffering from low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Satisfaction and quality of life improved markedly, with major LARS cases dropping from 84.8% to 16.5% over 24 months. Additionally, symptom frequency decreased dramatically from 4.3 to 0.5 events per patient. These findings affirm TAI as an effective long-term management strategy for LARS, enhancing patient wellbeing.