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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958423016585 |