Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a major complication after esophagectomy. This meta-analysis
aimed to determine identify risks factors for AL (preoperative, intra-operative, and post …

Background Current evidence on the benefits of different anastomotic techniques (hand-
sewn (HS), circular stapled (CS), triangulating stapled (TS) or linear stapled/semimechanical …

Background For patients undergoing an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy with a circular stapled
anastomosis, the optimal diameter of the used circular stapler to restore continuity is …

Introduction The optimal choice of anastomotic techniques for cervical esophagogastric
anastomosis in esophagectomy remains unclear. Methods An electronic literature search of …

Background Mechanical stapling is a commonly used alternative to hand-sewn technique for
esophago-jejunal anastomosis in total gastrectomy (TG). Some studies report reduction in …

Background The optimal technique for cervical esophagogastric anastomosis in
esophagectomy has not yet been established. Using circular stapled (CS) technique …

Background This study was performed to verify the superiority of a new “non-tensioning
method” for avoiding stricture of the cervical esophagogastric anastomosis by circular …

Background The optimal anastomotic techniques in esophagectomy to minimize rates of
anastomotic leakage and conduit necrosis are not known. The aim of this study was to …

Background Anastomotic leakage of cervical esophagogastrostomy following radical
esophagectomy for esophageal cancer has reduced over time; however, postoperative …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a common and serious complication following
esophagectomy. We aimed to provide an up-to-date review and critical appraisal of the …