Application of laparoscopic compression anastomosis clip for laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis / 中华胃肠外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic compression anastomosis clip (LapCAC) for laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In March, 2007, three gastric cancer patients undergone total gastrectomy (1 case) and distal gastrectomy (2 cases) received laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis with LapCAC. The gastrointestinal anastomotic complications, first post-operational flatus, bowel movement and extrusion of clip device were observed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>No anastomotic complications such as leakage or obstruction were found. The clip was expelled with stool within 12-18 days. All the patients had good results in recovery of bowel function.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>LapCAC is safe and simple for laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis.</p>