Clinical Impact of Transanal Drainage Tube on Anastomosis Leakage following Minimally Invasive Anterior Resection without Diverting Stoma in Patients with Rectal Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Abstract:Purpose
As one of the most serious complications of rectal cancer (RC) surgery, preventing anastomotic leakage (AL) is crucial. Several studies have suggested a positive role of the transanal drainage tube (TaDT) in AL prevention. However, whether TaDT is beneficial for AL after anterior resection (AR) for RC remains controversial. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of TaDT on AL following minimally invasive AR without diverting stoma (DS) in patients with RC.
Methods
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