Restorative reconstruction after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer is associated with significant bowel dysfunction from initial presentation

Patients often desire restorative reconstruction following total mesorectal excision. Reconstruction has become synonymous with providing high-quality rectal cancer care. However, the bowel functional outcomes of restoration from presentation are unknown. We aimed to evaluate the bowel functional effects of rectal cancer treatment from presentation through surveillance.This was a retrospective cohort study from 2014 to 2019 using prospectively...