Background Numerous randomized controlled trials comparing end-to-end and end-to-side
anastomoses after low anterior resection have been performed. Rates of anastomotic …

A technically sound colorectal anastomosis is paramount in optimising outcomes and
reducing complications such as anastomotic leak which can lead to prolonged hospital stay …

Highlights•There is no evidence that mechanical bowel preparation and the postoperative
use of drains decrease intestinal complications.•Conservative surgeries for bowel …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is still a common and feared complication after low
anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. The multifactorial pathophysiology of AL and lack …

Background Its relatively low incidence and its surgical complexity mean that a standardized
technique for left colectomy has not yet been established for splenic flexure and descending …

Traditionally, management of complicated diverticular disease has involved open damage
control operations with large definitive resections and colostomies. Studies are now showing …

Introduction Splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) may be indicated during anterior resection to
provide a tension-free anastomosis. However, to date, no score allows identifying patients …

Study design All members of the Association Française de Chirurgie (AFC) were
encouraged to participate in this retrospective multicenter study examining the incidence of …

Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the arterial collateral vasculature between the
superior mesenteric artery and the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) from a surgical …

Background Splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) increases left colonic reach for a better
vascularized and tension-free anastomosis. Open SFM is challenging due to anatomic …