摘要
To optimize the efficiency of ileocolic anastomosis following right hemicolectomy,several variations of the surgical technique have been tested.These include performing the anastomosis intra-or extracorporeally or performing a stapled or hand-sewn anastomosis.Among the least studied is the configuration of the two stumps(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)in the case of a side-to-side anastomosis.The purpose of the present study is to compare the isoperistaltic and antiperistaltic side-to-side anastomotic configuration after right hemicolectomy by reviewing the relevant literature.High-quality literature is scarce,with only three studies directly comparing the two alternatives,and no study has revealed any significant differences in the incidence of anastomosis-related complications such as leakage,stenosis,or bleeding.However,there may be a trend towards an earlier recovery of intestinal function following antiperistaltic anastomosis.Finally,existing data do not identify a certain anastomotic configuration(i.e.,isoperistaltic or antiperistaltic)as superior over the other.Thus,the most appropriate approach is to master both anastomotic techniques and select between the two configurations based on each individual case scenario.
