The impact of surgical modality on self-reported body image quality of life and survivorship after anterior resection for colorectal cancer – a mixed methods study

摘要

BackgroundThere is growing enthusiasm for robotic and transanal surgery as an alternative to open or laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC). We examined the impact of surgical modality on body image and quality of life (QOL) in patients receiving anterior resection for CRC.