Abdominoperineal resection or ultra low resection of the rectum: doctor’s or patient’s choice?
Currently, significant attention is paid to the study of the impact of surgical treatment of rectal cancer on the quality of life of patients. Many medical professionals consider the presence of a permanent stoma to be the most adverse effect on quality of life after surgery. However, a significant number of modern studies disagree with this point of view, demonstrating the absence of a significant difference in the quality of life in patients with a permanent stoma and a low colorectal anastomosis.