Transanal formation of anastomosis using C-REX device is feasible and effective in high anterior resection.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

C-REX is a novel instrument for creating stapleless colorectal anastomosis by compression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of C-REX in open and laparoscopic high anterior resections.

Methods

A prospective clinical safety study on 21 patients reconstructed with C-REX colorectal anastomosis following high anterior resection of the sigmoid colon using two different devices for intraabdominal (n = 6) or transanal (n = 15) placement of the anastomotic rings. Any signs of complications were prospectively monitored by a predefined protocol. Anastomotic contact pressure (ACP) was measured via a catheter-based system, and time for evacuation of the anastomotic rings by the natural route was noted. Blood samples were collected daily, and

SUBMITTER: Vilhjalmsson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10182144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature