Anastomotic Leakage After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer Is Different Between Minimally Invasive Surgery and Open Surgery

Chang Woo Kim, Se Jin Baek, Hyuk Hur, Byung Soh Min, Seung Hyuk Baik, Nam Kyu Kim

Annals of Surgery · 2015 · 99 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

The clinical manifestations of and risk factors for AL were different between MIS and OS. AL after MIS may be more influenced by factors related to technical difficulties. Close attention should be given to patients undergoing surgery with risk factors for AL.

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