A new improved technique for placement of a pursestring suture on the edge of the distal part of the rectal stump using a skin stapler for low anterior resection.

Kumashiro, R; Sano, C; Ugaeri, H; Madokoro, S; Maekawa, T; Kumamoto, M; Hideshima, T; Inutsuka, S · J Am Coll Surg · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Instead of a linear stapler or manual pursestring suture onto the lower part of the rectum, we placed a No. 2-0 Prolene suture on the edge of the rectal stump, using 12 to 16 clips and a disposable skin stapler. This technique is satisfactory for very low anterior resection.

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