Minimally invasive method for the treatment of anastomotic leakage.
Anastomotic leakage is the most important complication (up to 15-19% of the patients [1], [13]) after low anterior resection in rectal carcinoma and is the main cause for a high level of mortality and morbidity.
Endo-SPONGE® is an innovative endoscopic therapy for treating anastomotic leakage based on endoluminal vacuum technology.
Endo-SPONGE® therapy offers the possibility of treating anastomotic leakage successfully at an early stage which helps for a faster patient recovering and a decrease in the number of re-interventions.
Improve outcomes
- Shorter treatment compared to conventional therapies [2], [3]
- Trend to reduce number of re-intervention [4]
Improve patient quality of life
- Ambulatory treatment possible [5], [6]
- Good patient acceptance [6], [7]