Laparoscopy-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision for lower rectal cancer: A feasible and innovative technique

Table 2 Low anterior resection syndrome questionnaire and scoring[16]

LARS Score: Scoring instructions
Add the scores from each 5 answers to one final score.
Do you ever have occasions when you cannot control your flatus (wind)?
□ No, never
□ Yes, less than once per week
□ Yes, at least once per week
Do you ever have any accidental leakage of liquid stool?
□ No, never
□ Yes, less than once per week
□ Yes, at least once per week
How often do you open your bowels?
□ More than 7 times per day (24 h)
□ 4-7 times per day (24 h)
□ 1-3 times per day (24 h)
□ Less than once per day (24 h)
Do you ever have to open your bowels again within 1 hour of the last bowel opening?
□ No, never
□ Yes, less than once per week
□ Yes, at least once per week
Do you ever have such a strong urge to open your bowels that you have to rush to the toilet?
□ No, never
□ Yes, less than once per week
□ Yes, at least once per week
Total Score:
Interpretation:
0-20: No LARS
21-29: Minor LARS
30-42: Major LARS

LARS: Low anterior resection syndrome.