Anastomotic Bleeding in Colorectal Anastomosis Relating to the Placement of the Stapler Spike to the Staple Line
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorKepler University Hospital
Each colorectal anastomosis is routinely evaluated intraoperatively by sigmoidoscopy and, in the presence of signs of bleeding, also postoperatively (persistent rectal bleeding within 24 hours after surgery).
Age ≥ 18 years
Colorectal surgery with primary colorectal anastomosis using the double-stapling technique, including side-to-end or end-to-end anastomosis
Documented anastomotic orientation (mesenteric vs. antimesenteric)
TME