Compression anastomoses in colon and rectal surgery with the NiTi ColonRing™.

Background: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of the NiTi ColonRing™ for anastomoses on the colon or rectum.

Methods: During the period September 2008-June 2011, anastomosis using the NiTi ColonRing™ was scheduled to be performed on 60 patients (36 females, 24 males/mean aged 67 years), 53 of whom underwent colectomy for cancer and 7 reconstruction after Hartmann's procedure. Application of the device failed in one case due to anatomical reasons.