Transanal irrigation (TAI) has shown to improve fecal incontinence and increase quality of life in patients with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). This trial is a small study being conducted to determine whether a larger trial is feasible. Investigators are also doing this research to see if TAI impacts quality of life and improves bowel function within the early post-operative period (1-12 months). This treatment is designed for participants to have more control over their bowel movements and reduce the dependency on immediate access to the toilet.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-GI Diarrhea at baseline
Timeframe: Baseline
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-GI Diarrhea at 1 month
Timeframe: 1 month post randomization
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-GI Diarrhea at 2 months
Timeframe: 2 months post randomization
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-GI Diarrhea at 3 months
Timeframe: 3 months post randomization
PROMIS-GI Fecal Incontinence at baseline
Timeframe: Baseline
PROMIS-GI Fecal Incontinence at 1 month
Timeframe: 1 month post randomization
PROMIS-GI Fecal Incontinence at 2 months
Timeframe: 2 months post randomization
PROMIS-GI Fecal Incontinence at 3 months
Timeframe: 3 months post randomization
Average monthly randomization rate
Timeframe: 3 months post ileostomy