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