Laparoscopic Resection & Anastomosis of intestine for various conditions

Laparoscopic anterior resection is a common procedure used for the treatment of rectosigmoid colon cancers. Intracorporeal anastomosis, including the double-stapling technique, is often preferred during resection and anastomosis.

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery requires a high level of surgical skill. Experience with benign colorectal disorders and technologic advances have led to the frequent use of laparoscopic colorectal methods for the treatment of malignant diseases.1,–3 New methods of dissection, resection, specimen removal, and anastomosis are still being developed because laparoscopic colorectal surgery is one of the most advantageous techniques available.

Laparoscopic anterior resection is a common procedure used for the treatment of rectosigmoid colon cancers.4 Intracorporeal anastomosis, including the double-stapling technique, is often preferred during resection and anastomosis.5 However, this technique requires removal of the colon from the abdomen to facilitate insertion of the circular stapler's anvil into the proximal colon, which leads to mobilization of the splenic flexure. Intracorporeal anvil placement and hand-sewn purse-string suturing are time-consuming and challenging procedures.