Impact of laparoscopic surgery on bladder and sexual function after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer

Asoglu, Oktar; Matlim, Tugba; Karanlik, Hasan; Atar, Murat; Muslumanoglu, Mahmut; Kapran, Yersu; Igci, Abdullah; Ozmen, Vahit; Kecer, Mustafa; Parlak, Mesut

doi:10.1007/s00464-008-9870-7

Impact of laparoscopic surgery on bladder and sexual function after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer

Asoglu O., Matlim T., Karanlik H., Atar M., Muslumanoglu M., Kapran Y., ...More

SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, vol.23, pp.296-303, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 23
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00464-008-9870-7
Journal Name: SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.296-303
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Bladder and sexual dysfunction are well-documented complications of rectal cancer surgery. This study aimed to determine whether laparoscopy can improve the outcome of these dysfunctions or not.