A novel U-tied semi-manual anastomosis in totally laparoscopic colectomy

Technique: We describe improvements to the previously proposed “U-tied anastomosis” with the aim of broadening its indications, especially in left hemicolectomy. After bowel mobilization and vascular ligation, the proximal and distal colon were aligned in a U-shape using a ligature. An anastomosis w...

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Main Authors: Qiang Du, Zhaoyang Zheng, Qin Ma, Jing Zhong, Yong Wang, Lie Yang, Zongguang Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958423016585