Anastomotic techniques for oesophagectomy for malignancy: systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current evidence on the benefits of different anastomotic techniques (hand-sewn (HS), circular stapled (CS), triangulating stapled (TS) or linear stapled/semimechanical (LSSM) techniques) after oesophagectomy is conflicting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence for the techniques for oesophagogastric anastomosis and their impact on perioperative outcomes.

Methods

This was a systematic review and network meta-analysis. PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched systematically for randomized and non-randomized studies reporting techniques for the oesophagogastric anastomosis. Network meta-analysis of postoperative anastomotic leaks and strictures was performed.

Results

Of 4192 articles screened, 15 randomized and 22 non-randomiz

SUBMITTER: Kamarajah SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7397345 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature