J‐pouch <i>vs</i> side‐to‐end coloanal anastomosis after preoperative radiotherapy and total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer: a multicentre randomized trial

Abstract

The overall results of a coloanal J-pouch and a side-to-end anastomosis are comparable, although functional results are slightly better with a J-pouch. The side-to-end anastomosis is technically less demanding and therefore a justified alternative in sphincter-saving surgery.