Why the study?
Anastomotic leak remains a significant issue in colorectal surgery with a stable incidence over recent years, prompting a reevaluation of traditional practices and emerging preventive strategies.
Do modern preventive strategies like fluorescence angiography and targeted antibiotherapy reduce anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery compared to traditional methods?
Do modern preventive strategies like fluorescence angiography and targeted antibiotherapy reduce anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery compared to traditional methods?
This review highlights that traditional methods like drains and mechanical bowel preparation alone are ineffective for preventing anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery, advocating instead for fluorescence angiography and targeted antibiotherapy.
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Drains and bowel prep should not guide leak prevention alone; leaves open efficacy of fluorescence angiography and targeted antibiotherapy pending RCTs.
Meyer et al. (2019) studied this question.
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