The LOREC perineal wound healing registry was developed to record data on abdominoperineal excision (APE) for rectal cancer in colorectal units in England between 2012 and 2014 to understand current practice in operative technique and results. Surgeons wishing to participate received secure web-based access to the registry. Collected data included pre-operative staging, neo-adjuvant treatment, operative details, histopathology, early outcome and follow-up at 12 months.
