Aim: The purpose of our study is to present the results of the handsewn single-layer interrupted extramucosal anastomosis following colon cancer.
Patients and methods: In the period between 1989 and 2009, 276 intestinal anastomoses were fashioned following colon resection using single-layer interrupted extramucosal 3/0 Vicryl.
Results: The mean hospital stay was 8.2 days. Twenty-three patients had postoperative complications, and the total morbidity was 8.3%. Seven anastomotic leakages occurred (2.5%). The mortality rate was 2.5%.
Conclusion: The single-layer anastomosis with interrupted extramucosal sutures after colon resection is safe and effective.