title: Anoscopic-assisted insertion of end-to-end anastomosing staplers.
abstract: Widespread popularity of the double-stapler technique has created the potential for anal sphincter and anal canal injury during transanal insertion of the end-to-end anastomosing stapler. The Faensler operating anoscope helps eliminate that potential by symmetrically dilating the anal canal, thereby permitting atraumatic insertion of the end-to-end anastomosing stapler.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Khoury
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Opelka
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020700:Proctoscopes; D013499:Surface Properties; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control