[Pay attention to the functional protection during operation for benign anal diseases].

Benign anorectal diseases are common. Hemorrhoids, anal fissure and anal fistula are the top three of colorectal surgery for benign anrorectal clinical practice. Postoperative fecal incontinence or stool seepage has not yet got enough attention by specialists. This article elaborates on the clinical status, evaluation process, functional protection and treatment strategies etc. Following the continence protection principle requires specialists to focus on not only the disease itself but the patient-centered quality of life.