Effects of anastomotic technique on early postoperative outcome in open right-sided hemicolectomy.

C JurowichS LichthardtN MatthesC KastnerI HaubitzA ProckJ FilserC-T GermerArmin Wiegering

Published in: BJS open (2018)

Handsewn and stapled ileocolic anastomoses for open right-sided colonic cancer resections are equally safe. Stapler use was associated with reduced duration of surgery and significantly fewer minor complications.

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