Is it possible to get hernia after surgery for rectal cancer?

Yes: Any abdominal operation may be complicated by the subsequent development of an incisional hernia; this is more common with midline incisions. Other factors that may increase this risk include obesity, wound infections, postoperative chemotherapy, steroid use, and malnutrition.

Yes: Incisional hernias can occur.

Yes: Incisional hernias are possible after any kind of abdominal or pelvic surgery.