Single vs. double stapling technique in colorectal surgery. A prospective randomized trial

Dis Colon Rectum. 1991 Jun;34(6):495-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02049936.

Abstract

Seventy patients after rectosigmoid resection were randomized to a rectal anastomosis either in the single or double stapling technique. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. A trend in favor of the double stapling technique was noted: 2.8 percent clinical leaks vs. 8.6 percent in the single stapling technique.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery*
  • Colorectal Surgery / methods
  • Diverticulum, Colon / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Staplers*