Background Anastomotic leak (AL) represents a dreaded complication following colorectal
surgery, with a prevalence of 1–19 per cent. There remains a lack of consensus regarding …

Purpose Anastomotic leakage following gastrointestinal surgery remains a frequent and
serious complication associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Indocyanine green …

Background The risk factors for anastomotic leak (AL) after anterior resection have been
evaluated in several studies and remain controversial as the findings are often inconsistent …

Introduction Colorectal anastomoses after anterior resection for cancer carry a high risk of
leakage. Different factors might influence the correct healing of anastomosis, but adequate …

In 1887, William Halsted wrote:“The death-rate attending enterorrhaphy has been large,
and, in general, the operation, even in the hands of the most skillful surgeons, has been …

Objective: The aim of this study was to delineate the impact of smoking on postoperative
outcomes after colorectal resection for malignant and benign processes. Background …

Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains one of the most severe complications following colorectal
cancer (CRC) surgery. Indeed, leaks that may occur after any type of intestinal anastomosis …

Although surgeries involving anastomosis are relatively common, anastomotic leakages are
potentially deadly complications of colorectal surgeries due to increased risk of morbidity …

Background Anastomotic leak after rectal cancer surgery is a severe complication
associated with poorer oncologic outcome and quality of life. Preoperative assessment of …

Background Anastomotic stricture following colorectal cancer surgery is not a rare
complication, but proper management of anastomotic stricture located close to the anal …