Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures.
At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
Proficient in reading, comprehending, and conversing in Dutch.
Patients scheduled for Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) or Partial Mesorectal Excision (PME) or 'Watch and wait' protocol due to rectal cancer.
You may not be if
The participant has undergone a different type of surgery, including a Hartmann procedure, abdominoperineal excision, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, or sigmoid resection.
Experienced fecal incontinence prior to undergoing surgery.
Are affected by neurological disorders affecting bowel function.
Already underwent previous pelvic radiation or rectal surgery for non-cancer reasons.
Has a permanent stoma.
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