Efficacy of single layered intestinal anastomosis over double layered intestinal anastomosis-an open labelled, randomized controlled trial.

Aims & Objectives: The hand-sewn method of bowel anastomosis is the most common because of its affordability, familiarity and easy availability of materials. It can be done in single or double layers, with different surgeons preferring one technique over the other. Double layer intestinal anastomosis (DLIA) is time-consuming, challenging to perform, and carries possibly a higher risk of devascularisation, infection, and necrosis.