title: Does anastomotic technique influence anorectal function after sphincter-saving rectal cancer resection? A systematic review of evidence from randomized trials.
authors: Centre for Academic Surgery, Bart's and The London, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, UK. jamie.murphy@qmul.ac.uk
authors: Jamie
authors: J
authors: Murphy
authors: Tobby M
authors: TM
authors: Hammond
authors: Charles H
authors: CH
authors: Knowles
authors: S Mark
authors: SM
authors: Scott
authors: Peter J
authors: PJ
authors: Lunniss
authors: Norman S
authors: NS
authors: Williams
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D039021:Colonic Pouches / Q000009:adverse effects; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*