Functional results after mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: comparative study among surgical approaches.

Background: We analyzed the evolution of genitourinary dysfunctions in patients undergoing surgical treatment for rectal cancer, and compared open surgery, laparoscopy, robotic and TaTME.

Methods: Functional outcomes were evaluate using standardized questionnaires, compiled at the start of treatment, after the end of Radiotherapy, at 1 and 6 months after surgery.

Results: In 72 patients 37.