Abstract Background. Rectal carcinoma constitutes a health problem, previously managed with abdomino-perineal resection (APR) which has the impact of poor patient quality of life. With the introduction of the concept of total mesorectal excision (TME) and stapler technology, sphincter saving surgery (SSS) with its better local control and functional status is a better choice than APR. We tried to evaluate ... إقراء المزيد