The management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is mainly conservative and
mainly consists of fiber diet, bulking laxatives, rectal irrigation or hydrocolontherapy …

Aim To assess the outcomes of rectal excisional procedures in adults with chronic
constipation. Method Standardised methods and reporting of benefits and harms were used …

PAQUETTE ET AL: CONSTIPATION PRACTICE GUIDELINE 480 meta-analyses.
Recommendations were formulated by the primary authors and reviewed by the entire …

The use of a dedicated score represents an essential tool for the clinical staging of
obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), for subsequent diagnostic and therapeutic options …

Objective The aim of the study was to assess the safety, efficacy and feasibility of stapled
transanal procedures performed by a new dedicated device, TST STARR Plus, for tailored …

Purpose Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) in patients with obstructive defecation
syndrome (ODS) is limited by the capacity of the circular stapler used. This prospective …

Aim Faecal incontinence is commonly seen in patients with internal rectal prolapse (IRP),
although the mechanism is not clear. This study assessed the relationship between IRP and …

AIM: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR), and
to analyze the outcome of the patients 12-mo after the operation. METHODS: From May …

Aim Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) is a promising new treatment for obstructed
defecation syndrome (ODS). It may be performed using either a double‐stapling technique …

Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a common disorder with a considerable impact on
the quality of life of affected patients. Surgery for ODS remains a challenging topic. There …