'He's a surgeon, like I'm not going to waste his time': interviews to determine healthcare needs of people with low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the views of people on their healthcare needs when managing their bowel symptoms following an anterior resection.

Method: One-to-one, semi-structured interviews were undertaken, after consent and completion of three questionnaires. Results were analysed using a modified framework analysis and presented narratively.