Simplified anterior resection: Use of the ta stapler.
Forty consecutive anterior resections using TA stapler were studied. No mortality, no clinical leak, and no infection were encountered in this group. The stapler is recommended as an aid in simplifying the operation and lessening the operative time.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001835:Body Weight; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000601:surgery; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D044469:Racial Groups; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors