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Sacral neuromodulation: how is the procedure performed?
Sacral neuromodulation is a minimally invasive treatment used for bowel control disorders such as fecal incontinence and persistent symptoms after rectal surgery. But how is this therapy actually performed? The principle behind neuromodulation Sacral neuromodulation works by gently stimulating the sacral nerves which play a key role in controlling the rectum, anal sphincter, and bowel
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LARS: When Bowel Function Changes After Rectal Surgery — and What We Can Do
Surgery for rectal cancer has saved countless lives. However, many patients discover that even after cancer is cured, their bowel function never feels the same. This group of symptoms is known as LARS — Low Anterior Resection Syndrome. What is LARS? LARS is a chronic bowel dysfunction that may develop after sphincter-preserving rectal surgery. The