Influence of Identification and Preservation of Pelvic Autonomic Nerves in Rectal Cancer Surgery on Bladder Dysfunction After Total Mesorectal Excision

Abstract

Identification and preservation of the pelvic autonomic nerves was achieved in the majority of patients and led to the prevention of urinary dysfunction. Gender (P = 0.006), learning curve (P = 0.019), and T stage are independent parameters that influence outcome.