(1) Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 45-1 Nanakuma-7-chome, Jonan-ku, 814-01 Fukuoka, Japan
Abstract:
A technique involving the use of an end-to-end anastomosing stapler for low anterior resection has been modified to allow for a low colorectal anastomosis with an anus-pushing rubber adapter. The facility and safety of this procedure, under direct vision, has been confirmed.