ReviewAnnals of coloproctology2014
Pelvic floor rehabilitation to improve functional outcome after a low anterior resection: a systematic review.
Review in Annals of coloproctology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 52 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Into the Anal Sphincters on Fecal Incontinence and Quality of Life in Incontinent Patients Had Treated With Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
Effect of Pelvic Rehabilitation After Low Anterior Resection for Cancer Rectum. - A Randomised Controlled Trial (PERECARE TRIAL)
Who cites it
52 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Optimal interventions for low anterior resection syndrome: Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Pooled it
- The effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on fecal incontinence and quality of life following colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of a defunctioning ileostomy and time to stoma closure on bowel function after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Techniques in coloproctology · 2021Pooled it
- Efficacy of pelvic floor rehabilitation for bowel dysfunction after anterior resection for colorectal cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Exercise Systematic Reviews in the Cancer Literature (2005-2017).PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation · 2017Pooled it
- Conversations for providers caring for patients with rectal cancer: Comparison of long-term patient-centered outcomes for patients with low rectal cancer facing ostomy or sphincter-sparing surgery.CA: a cancer journal for clinicians · 2016Pooled it
- Trial
- Structured pelvic floor physiotherapy rehabilitation for low anterior resection syndrome in colorectal cancer: An Australian feasibility study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Efficacy and safety of the traditional Chinese medicine formulation BL-1 for the treatment of low anterior resection syndrome: study protocol for a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.Frontiers in gastroenterology (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Japan Society of Coloproctology Practice Guidelines for Fecal Incontinence 2024 (Revised Second Edition).Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2026Review
- The Landscape of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2025Article
- Pelvic floor muscle training for the prevention and management of low anterior resection syndrome in patients with rectal cancer: An evidence-based summary.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- A 2-year prospective study on the evolution of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) following rectal cancer surgery.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Article
- Article
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2025Review
- Guideline for the assessment and management of gastrointestinal symptoms following colorectal surgery-A UEG/ESCP/EAES/ESPCG/ESPEN/ESNM/ESSO collaboration. Part I-Sequelae to oncological diseases.United European gastroenterology journal · 2024Article
- Application of pelvic floor rehabilitation in patients with colorectal cancer: a scoping review.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Impact of pelvic floor muscle training on sphincter function and quality-of-life in patients who underwent low anterior resection: A comparative evaluation.Northern clinics of Istanbul · 2024Article
- Clinical Management of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Review of the Current Diagnosis and Treatment.Cancers · 2023Review
- Low anterior resection syndrome.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2023Review
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Abstract
purposeImpaired functional outcome is common after a low anterior resection (LAR). Pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) might improve functional outcome after a LAR. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness of PFR in improving functional outcome.
methodsPubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched using the terms fecal incontinence, colorectal neoplasm/surgery, LAR, rectal cancer, anterior resection syndrome, bowel habit, pelvic floor, training, therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation and biofeedback. Of the 125 identified records, 5 articles were included.
resultsThe 5 included studies reported on 321 patients, of which 286 patients (89%) underwent pelvic floor training. Three studies included patients with anterior resection syndrome after a LAR while the remaining studies included a series of patients after a LAR. Functional outcome was mostly assessed by using the Wexner incontinence scale. Quality of life was assessed in one study, and in three studies, rectal manometry was performed. After PFR, the functional outcome was improved in four studies, as was the quality of life.
conclusionThis systematic review demonstrated that PFR is useful for improving the functional outcome after a LAR. The data are extracted from studies of limited quality, but the available evidence points to the effectiveness of the procedure.
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