Retroileal anastomosis in hand-assisted laparoscopic left colectomy: experience at a single institution

ConclusionsHand-assisted laparoscopic retroileal routing is a feasible and safe technique in accomplishing a tension-free colorectal anastomosis when proximal colon length makes standard routing of the colon to the rectum an issue.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research