Background: Longitudinal studies on functional outcomes after colon resection are limited.
Objective: To evaluate bowel dysfunction and related distress 1 and 3 years after colon resection using the low anterior resection syndrome score as well as specific validated items.
Design: This study presents the long-term results of bowel dysfunction and related distress based on the Quality of Life in Colon Cancer study, an observational, prospective multicenter study of patients with newly diagnosed colon cancer.