[Methods of anastomosis in anterior resection of the rectum]

For the second row of anastomosis sutures in anterior resection the authors employed the technic of "enlarging rectosigmoid anastomosis", which is formed by two running sutures. The second row of sutures is put prior to the withdrawal of the apparatus KTs-28, which is used for pulling the stoma into the wound and turning of both anastomosed intestines to provide an adequate access to the anastomotic line. The experience with the initial II operations seems to be fairly promising. No stricture of the anastomosis develops while using this technic. Indications to the anterior resection of the rectum for cancer are discussed.