High postoperative morbidity rate

The study is designed and performed as a prospective randomized controlled single-center study. Patients who underwent rectal resection with preventive ileostomy due to rectal cancer will be included. The study investigates the effect of reversing a temporary ileostomy after 30 vs 90 days.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with temporary ileostomy after rectal resection for rectal cancer
• Patients willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anastomosis insufficiency detected clinically or radiologically.
• Patients, who are physically and mentally unfit to undergo surgery or to be followed-up