Patients operated for rectal cancer with sphincter preservation and poor postoperative intestinal function Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
The randomization sequence will be performed by a computerized randomization algorithm integrated in the program (R v2.9). Patients are randomized to:
1. Transanal irrigation (TAI) wit
once the patient is familiar with the procedure, he or she can do it independently at home. Test scores are recorded at baseline, 12, 18 and 24 weeks.
2. Posterior tibial nerve stimula
Sponsors
Hospital Universitario Donostia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients operated on for rectal cancer with sphincter preservation and functional anastomosis at least one year before study 2. Aged 20 to 80
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. IBD 2. IBS 3. Pregnancy 4. Other intestinal resection segments different from the rectum 5. Metastatic disease 6. Previous history of SNS or PTNS 7. Severe postflebitic syndrome 8. Pacemaker or defibrillator 9. Neurological disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of LARS, measured using the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome scale (LARS) at baseline, 12, 18 and 24 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline, 12, 18 and 24 weeks: 1. Fecal incontinence, measured using Vaizey’s score 2. Dysfunctional defecation, measured using Altomare’s score 3. Quality of life, measured using the QLQ-C30 Score 4. Patient satisfaction, measured using the VAS | — |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Public ContactJose M Enriquez-Navascues
Outcome results
None listed