Anastomotic recurrences after low anterior resection. Stapled vs. hand-sewn.
A retrospective study was done comparing the rates of local recurrence in cancer of the rectum treated by low anterior resection using the stapling device or hand-sewn. It was found that there was no increase in recurrences when the stapler was used, even though lower lesions were treated.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013528:Surgical Staplers