Novel adjunctive technologies for the prevention of colorectal anastomotic leakage: a systematic review
Current adjunctive technologies have not consistently demonstrated a reduction in AL rates after colorectal surgery. While selected devices may provide potential benefit in high-risk patients, their clinical applicability remains limited by technical constraints and heterogeneous evidence. Further large, high-quality studies incorporating standardized definitions of AL and patient-specific risk stratification are warranted.
Authors
- A. Annicchiarico
- L. Vincenti
- G. Gravante
- M. Pollini
- A. Picciariello
- R. Melcarne
Institutions
- University of Parma (IT)
- University of Salento (IT)
- ASL Roma (IT)
- Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale di Parma (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 (IT)
- Gastroenterology Hospital "Saverio de Bellis" (IT)
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Techniques in Coloproctology
- Published
- 2026-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-026-03311-x
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00