Patient counselling and consent
enema
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
One day before the surgery the patient received a detailed explanation of the types of the surgeries and the expected postoperative complications.The operative details were explained to help in understanding of the outcome, risks and benefits of the suggested procedure.An informed consent was taken and signed by the patient and any inquiries, concerns or doubts were discussed with the patient and a first degree relative (upon the patient’s request). The day before surgery, all patients were instructed to have a soft diet and mineral laxative. The night before surgery, all patients had rectal enema with ordinary tap water.