title: The anterior resection operation revisited.
abstract: In a ten-year clinical experience (1966-1976) with anterior resection of the rectum and rectosigmoid colon, automated Russian and American anastomosing instruments were used. Results of operation in 123 cases of benign and malignant colonic disease show a nil mortality and no serious morbidity. The technique described establishes a colorectal mechanical anastomosis without the need of preliminary purse-strings and with peritonealization of the staple line for added safety.
mesh_terms: D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*