Intracorporeal Anastomosis Accelerates Bowel Function in Comparison to Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy - a Randomized Control Trial.

Intracorporeal Anastomosis Accelerates Bowel Function in Comparison to Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy - a Randomized Control Trial.

Both extracorporeal and intracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomy are renowned and performed worldwide. Many observational studies show conflicting results which method is better. This randomized control trial aimed to assess which technique is superior.

Inclusion Criteria:

• malignant or benign neoplasm located in right side of the colon

Exclusion Criteria:

• stage IV disease
• conversion
• inflammatory bowel diseases
• corticosteroid intake
• immunodeficiency
• emergency surgery
• neoadjuvant therapy
• no technical possibility to perform either anastomosis