Low anterior resection syndrome and trajectories
Monday, 30 November 2026, 4:45 pm
Therese Juul
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is not a static complication but a dynamic, individual trajectory that can evolve over years after rectal cancer surgery. Therese Juul will show why longitudinal assessment with the LARS score is essential to identify patients with persistent and clinically significant dysfunction. For healthcare professionals working with LAR-patients, the message is clear: screen systematically for LARS during follow-up and intervene when major LARS persists.
About Therese Juul
Therese Juul is a Danish nurse and researcher whose work has helped shape the modern understanding of LARS. Her research focuses on bowel dysfunction and quality of life after rectal cancer surgery, including the development and validation of the LARS score and prediction tools for postoperative dysfunction. Through longitudinal studies and research on treatment, she has contributed to a more patient-centred approach to functional outcomes after rectal cancer surgery.
European Colorectal Congress 2026
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