Single vs. double purse-string anastomosis during laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection (SINGLE–DOUBLE trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background An inappropriate anastomosis method during laparoscopic anterior rectal resection can increase the risk of anastomotic complications and affect surgical, economic, and oncological outcomes. The aim of this study is to compare the incidence of anastomotic complications and the sur...

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Main Authors: Xiaolan You, Jian Wu, Yuanjie Wang, Qinghong Liu, Dehu Chen, Xiaojun Zhao, Yan Zhou, Xiaoqing Wu, Daorong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3411-7