Assessing the Diagnostic Value of Laparoscopic Port Air Content in Detecting Anastomotic Leaks After Colorectal Surgery: A Pilot Study

Vahid Ahmadi, Seyed Hamzah Mousavie, Hamed Vaseghi, Manizhe Ataee Kachuee, Mahdi Alemrajabi, Iman Ekramnia, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, General Surgery Research Center , Iran University of Medical Sciences, Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center , Iran University of Medical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence in Health Research Center , Iran University of Medical Sciences

Surgical Innovation

Published online on March 10, 2026

Abstract

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Background and ObjectivesAnastomotic leakage (AL) is a severe complication after colorectal surgery, affecting patient outcomes. Early detection is essential, but current methods are limited. This study aimed to assess the relationship between air volume ...