Intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastomosis for minimally invasive right colectomy: A multi-center propensity score-matched comparison of outcomes.

Robert K ClearyAndrew KassirCraig S JohnsonAmir L BastawrousMark K SolimanDaryl S MarxLuca GiordanoTobi J ReidyEduardo Parra-DavilaVincent J ObiasJoseph C CarmichaelDarren PollockAlessio Pigazzi

Published in: PloS one (2018)

This comparison shows several clinical outcomes advantages for the intracorporeal anastomosis technique in minimally invasive right colectomy. These data may guide future refinements in minimally invasive training techniques and help surgeons choose among different minimally invasive options.

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