At Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, Kaunas, Low Anterior Resection is performed using specialized colorectal surgical techniques and comprehensive cancer staging and preoperative assessment. Established in 1998, this JCI accredited hospital in Kaunas, Lithuania has 8 beds and offers advanced colorectal surgery, minimally invasive procedures, gastroenterology, and surgical oncology services.

Low Anterior Resection may be considered for patients with tumors or other disease affecting the middle or upper rectum when the anal sphincter can be safely preserved. Before surgery, investigations such as colonoscopy, pelvic MRI, CT imaging, and other staging tests may be performed depending on the diagnosis. During the procedure, the affected rectal segment and surrounding tissues are removed, and the bowel is reconnected when appropriate.