A comparison of stapled and sutured anastomoses in colonic operations.

摘要: Stapled colonic anastomoses can be performed both above and below the peritoneal reflection with complication rates that are comparable those achieved when these sutured by hand. The new circular stapling instrument may facilitate performance of a lower colorectal anastomosis than done Operative time, return intestinal activity postoperative hospital stay not significantly affected anastomotic technique used.