A patient-centered program targeting low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) significantly enhances postoperative quality of life. In a multicenter trial, participants who engaged with the LARS patient-centered program reported a mean global quality of life of 79.7, compared to 67.8 in standard care, six months after surgery. This improvement continued at the 12-month mark. Additionally, the program reduced the incidence of major LARS complications one month post-surgery, underscoring the effectiveness of guided self-management.
Multicenter Study by Garfinkle R, Demian M (…) Boutros M et 15 al. in Ann Surg
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