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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2019

Novel technique for anastomotic salvage using transanal minimally invasive surgery: A case report.

Oscar A Olavarria, Robert L Kress, Shinil K Shah, Amit K Agarwal

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Oscar A OlavarriaCenter for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77033, United States. oscarolavarria@hotmail.com.
Robert L KressDepartment of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX 77033, United States.
Shinil K ShahDepartment of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX 77033, United States.
Amit K AgarwalDepartment of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX 77033, United States.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnastomotic leak (AL) after low anterior resection (LAR) can be a highly morbid complication. The incidence of AL ranges from 5% to 20% depending on patient characteristics and the distance of the anastomosis from the anal verge. Low anastomoses and leaks pose technical challenges for endoscopic treatment. The aim of this report was to describe the use of a commercially available laparoscopic energy device through a transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) port for the management of a symptomatic leak not requiring relaparotomy (grade B) after a LAR with diverting loop ileostomy. CASE SUMMARY: A TAMIS GelPOINT Path port was inserted into the anus to access the distal rectum. Pneumorectum was achieved with AirSeal insufflation and a 30 degree laparoscope was introduced through a trocar. A LigaSure

conclusionTAMIS septotomy with the LigaSure

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Anastomotic leakCase reportLigasure hookLow anterior resectionSeptotomyTransanal minimally invasive surgery

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PMID31171958
PMCPMC6536885
OpenAlexW2947793145

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