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01-05-2008 | Technique

Totally intracorporeal laparoscopic colorectal anastomosis using circular stapler

Authors: Pascal Bucher, Philippe Wutrich, Francois Pugin, Michel Gonzales, Pascal Gervaz, Philippe Morel

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

Background

A number of surgical techniques for colorectal anastomosis have been described for laparoscopic left-sided colectomies. Due to the complexity of these procedures, open preparation of the proximal bowel for circular stapler anastomosis through a Pfannenstiel incision has become the gold standard. We report a new laparoscopic technique for totally intracorporeal colorectal circular anastomosis (TLCCA) using a circular stapler.

Methods

Preliminary experience using TLCCA in three patients scheduled for laparoscopic left colectomies (two) and sigmoidectomy (one).

Results

Side-to-end colorectal anastomosis through TLCCA was feasible in all patients scheduled for preliminary experience. Median time from anvil insertion into abdominal cavity to anastomosis was 14 (11–17) minutes. No postoperative complications were recorded.

Conclusion

Side-to-end anastomosis can be easily and safely performed using conventional circular stapler through TLCCA. TLCCA is performed using four laparoscopic ports without additional skin incision (except trocars incision) and allows the retrieval of surgical pieces through a specimen bag.

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Title: Totally intracorporeal laparoscopic colorectal anastomosis using circular stapler
Authors: Pascal Bucher
Philippe Wutrich
Francois Pugin
Michel Gonzales
Pascal Gervaz
Philippe Morel
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-007-9607-z

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