The recovery process after rectal resection mainly includes anastomosis recovery, incision recovery and functional recovery. 1. Anastomosis recovery: the anastomosis recovery time after rectal resection is slow, after rectal resection, the abdominal wall is not fistula, it takes about half a month, it is recommended to carry on the parenteral nutrition, from liquid diet to semi-liquid diet gradually. 2. Recovery of incision: It takes about one week for the incision to recover, and attention should be paid to avoid local infection. 3. Functional recovery: after rectal resection, functional recovery is the most important, often takes about six months, patients need to gradually restore the function of defecation, and many patients will have more frequent defecation after the operation. During this period, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review. If you have any questions about the specific recovery process of patients after rectal resection, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in the Department of Anal and Intestinal Surgery, and actively cooperate with the treatment, which is conducive to postoperative recovery.