The purpose of this study is to asses the safety and efficacy of early stoma closure (2-3 weeks after total mesorectal excision) vs late closure (16-24 weeks after mesorectal excision).
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Determine and compare morbidity and mortality rates in patients with early and late stoma closure
Timeframe: From rectal surgery to stoma closure surgery