Description
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) is a common functional bowel disorder that develops after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. Damage to the rectal reservoir, changes in bowel anatomy, and disruption of pelvic nerve function can result in troublesome bowel symptoms that significantly affect a patient’s quality of life.
In this comprehensive educational lecture, Dr. R.K. Mishra explains the causes, pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, prevention, and evidence-based management of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome. Learn how to identify symptoms such as increased stool frequency, urgency, clustering of bowel movements, fecal incontinence, incomplete evacuation, and difficulty distinguishing gas from stool.
The lecture also discusses the LARS Score, patient assessment, dietary modifications, pelvic floor rehabilitation, biofeedback therapy, medications, transanal irrigation, sacral nerve stimulation, and advanced treatment options for severe cases. Special emphasis is placed on surgical techniques and perioperative strategies that may reduce the risk of developing LARS after rectal cancer surgery.
This video is ideal for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, gastrointestinal surgeons, oncologists, gastroenterologists, residents, fellows, physiotherapists, and healthcare professionals involved in colorectal cancer care.
Topics Covered:
* What is Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)?
* Anatomy and pathophysiology
* Risk factors after rectal cancer surgery
* Common signs and symptoms
* LARS Score and clinical assessment
* Differential diagnosis
* Dietary and lifestyle modifications
* Pelvic floor exercises and biofeedback
* Medical and surgical treatment options
* Long-term follow-up and quality-of-life improvement
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Keywords: Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, LARS, rectal cancer surgery, low anterior resection, colorectal surgery, bowel dysfunction, fecal incontinence, bowel urgency, clustering of stools, LARS Score, pelvic floor rehabilitation, biofeedback therapy, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal surgery, surgical education, Dr R K Mishra, World Laparoscopy Hospital, postoperative complications