Kumashiro R, Sano C, Ugaeri H, Madokoro S, Maekawa T, Kumamoto M, Hideshima T, Inutsuka S
Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Japan.
J Am Coll Surg. 1994 Apr;178(4):404-6.
Instead of a linear stapler or manual pursestring suture onto the lower part of the rectum, we placed a No. 2-0 Prolene suture on the edge of the rectal stump, using 12 to 16 clips and a disposable skin stapler. This technique is satisfactory for very low anterior resection.
