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Little has been published regarding general and pelvic floor-related
health status in patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC).
The objective of the study was to assess changes in pelvic floor
symptoms, physical activity levels, psychological status, and health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with CRC from pre- to 6 months
postoperatively. METHODS: Pelvic floor symptoms, physical activity levels,
anxiety and depression, and HRQoL of 30 participants who were undergoing surgery
for stages I-III CRC were evaluated pre- and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS:
Six months postoperatively, there were no significant changes in severity of
pelvic floor symptoms, or other secondary outcomes (physical activity levels,
depression, global HRQoL) compared to preoperative levels (p > 0.05). However,
fecal incontinence (p = 0.03) and hair loss (p = 0.003) measured with the HRQoL
instrument were significantly worse. Participants were engaged in low levels of
physical activity before (42.3%) and after surgery (47.4%). CONCLUSION: The
findings of a high percentage of participants with persistent low physical
activity levels and worse bowel symptoms after CRC surgery compared to
preoperative levels suggest the need for health-care professionals to provide
information about the benefits of physical activity and bowel management at
postoperative follow-ups. Further investigation in larger studies is warranted.

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