Journal of Clinical Medicine
Efficacy and Safety of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies
By Khaled S. Abbas, Walid Abdel Maksoud, Fahad S. Al Amri and 9 others.
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR), introduced in 2004 for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), remains of uncertain comparative efficacy and safety relative to other therapeutic approaches. This study systematically evaluated and meta-analyzed STARR surgery versus alternative interventions for ODS.
