Can end-to-end anastomosis reduce the risks of anastomotic leak compared to side-to-end anastomosis? A comparative study of 518 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for low- or mid-rectal cancer

ConclusionsETE seems to be associated with a significantly lower rate of AL and higher rate of spontaneous healing after chronic AL than STE.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research