Research Progress in the Treatment of Anterior Rectal Resection Syndrome
Objective:To understand the current treatment progress of low anterior resection syndrome(LARS)af-ter rectal cancer surgery.Methods:To search and review the relevant research literature on LARS after rectal cancer surgery in recent years.Results:LARS treatment includes general treatment,drug therapy,transanal irrigation,pelvic floor rehabilitation training,nerve stimulation,traditional Chinese medicine therapy and other treatment methods.Con-clusion:At present,there is a lack of unified treatment standards for LARS.Detailed evaluation,standardized surgery and treatment,and effective patient education can prevent or alleviate LARS.Enema,acupuncture,acupoint massage therapy,etc.,as traditional Chinese medicine characteristic treatments,also play an important role and have achieved significant clinical effects.We should continue to explore the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine for LARS and improve the quality of life of patients after surgery.
Rectal cancerLow anterior resection syndromeTreatmentTraditional Chinese medicine