Effect of powered circular stapler in colorectal anastomosis after left-sided colic resection: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Anastomotic leak (AL) remains the most important complication after left-sided colic anastomoses and technical complications during anastomotic construction are responsible of higher leakage incidence. Powered circular stapler (PCS) in colorectal surgery has been introduced in order to reduce technical errors and post-operative complications due to the manual circular stapler (MCS).

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. An electronic systematic search was performed using Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase of studies comparing PCS and MCS. The incidence of AL, anastomotic bleeding (AB), conversion, and reoperation were assessed. PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42024512644.

Results

Five observational studies were eligible for inclusion r

SUBMITTER: Scardino A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11436432 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature