A comparative clinical outcome study of power-assisted vs. manually-operated circular staplers for deep colorectal anastomosis

In our study, the use of PCS for deep rectal anastomosis was associated with a significantly lower overall postoperative complication rate, rate of symptomatic anastomotic leackage (AL) and AB. Our data support the potential preferential use of PCS in clinical practice. However, larger prospective randomized trials should be conducted to further investigate the potential clinical benefits and cost-effectiveness of using PCS in selected patient populations.