Perfusion Assessment in Laparoscopic Left-Sided/Anterior Resection (PILLAR II): A Multi-Institutional Study

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Authors

Mehraneh D. Jafari · University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Steven D. Wexner · Cleveland Clinic Florida

Joseph Martz · Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Elisabeth C. McLemore · University of California San Diego Medical Center

David A. Margolin · Ochsner Medical Center

Danny A. Sherwinter · Maimonides Medical Center

Sang W. Lee

Abstract

PINPOINT is a safe and feasible tool for intraoperative assessment of tissue perfusion during colorectal resection. There were no anastomotic leaks in patients in whom the anastomosis was revised based on inadequate perfusion with FA.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 220, Issue 1, pp. 82-92e1

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.09.015

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