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Integrated intraoperative strategies to prevent anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic low anterior resection: The roles of left colic artery preservation, reinforcement suturing, and transanal tube placement

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Journal of International Medical Research

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Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
Anastomotic leakage is a major complication following laparoscopic low anterior resection in patients with low rectal cancer. This study investigated the preventive effects of three intraoperative techniques, including the preservation of the left colic ...