Compression Anastomosis For Low Anterior Resection in Previously Radiated Patients Using the CAR™ 27

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is ≥ 18 years old. * Patient is scheduled for a non-emergency TME and low anterior resection (\< 10cm from the anal verge). * Patient has been radiated to the pelvic area 6-8 weeks prior to the study. * Subject signs and dates a written informed consent form (ICF) and indicates an understanding of the study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has known allergy to nickel. * Patient undergoing an emergency procedure or has a diagnosis of bowel obstruction, bowel strangulation, peritonitis, bowel perforation, local or systemic infection, ischemic bowel, carcinomatosis or inflammatory bowel disease. * Patients are participating in another clinical trial which may affect this study's outcomes. * Patient has been taking regular steroid medication. * Patient has contraindications to general anesthesia. * Patient has preexisting sphincter problems or evidence of extensive local disease in the pelvis.