Anastomotic leak rates between powered and non-powered circular staplers in left-sided colorectal resection; a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Anastomotic leak rates are significantly lower with powered circular staplers in left-sided colorectal resections.
• The study measured reduction in anastomotic leak rates and length of stay associated with powered staplers.
• Retrospective cohort analysis compared powered and non-powered circular staplers during surgical procedures.
• These findings suggest powered circular staplers may enhance surgical safety and recovery, but more studies are needed.