Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of Pelvic Autonomous Nerve Plexus During Total Mesorectal Excision
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research protocol is the evaluation of the improvement of the anorectal and urogenital urinary function, alongside the postoperative quality of life after the application of pIONM in patients submitted to TME for rectal cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed rectal cancer * Surgical resection with TME * \<90 years old * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency operation * Presence of pacemaker * Partial mesorectal excision * Sepsis or systematic infection * Physical or mental impairment * Pregnancy or nursing * Insufficient preoperative data for the urogenital/ anorectal function * Lack of compliance with the research process