Standard stapled transanal rectal resection versus stapled transanal rectal resection with one high-volume stapler to prevent complications in the elderly

Background null The causes of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) can actually be either functional or mechanical (primary or secondary deficit of the sensitivity, slow bowel transit, pelvic floor dyssynergia, internal and external rectal prolapse, recto-anal intussusceptions, anterior or posterior rectocele and pelvic prolapse of the bladder, uterus, bowel or sigma). The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy and feasibility of...