Best evidence topic: Is ileocolic anastomotic leak rate higher in handsewn or stapler's anastomosis?

A best evidence topic has been constructed using a described protocol. The three-part question addressed was: is ileocolic anastomotic leak rate higher in handsewn or stapler's anastomosis? Using the reported search, 150 papers were found. 6 studies were deemed to be suitable to answer the question. The outcomes assessed were anastomotic leaks rate in hands Sewn and stapler's ileocolic anastomosis. The evidence does not provide an agreed consensus for which modalities of anastomosis have higher anastomotic leaks rate. Until a high quality randomized control trial is performed, the authors recommend an individual approach in a term of selection of which anastomotic modalities to be used.