Use of Seamguard to Prevent Leak and Bleeding in Gastrointestinal Surgery

Use of Seamguard to Prevent Digestive Leak and Bleeding on Lineal Stapled Anastomoses: a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to determinate the utility of staple-line reinforcement on lineal gastrointestinal anastomoses.

Hypothesis: Seamguard device will decrease the incidence of leak and bleeding in digestive lineal stapled anastomoses.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients who will need a lineal stapled anastomoses (colon cancer in cecum, for example)

Exclusion Criteria:

• circular anastomoses
• bariatric surgery