Vacuum-assisted self-expanding stents in colorectal surgery: early experiences with a novel tool

2025/08/28 by Ramser, Michaela, Nennstiel, Simon, Mueller, Matteo +2
Medicine · #610 Medicine &amp #Abdominal Surgery and Complications #Anastomosis #Anastomotic leak #Colon resection #Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments #Colorectal cancer #Esophageal and GI Pathology #Prophylactic #Stent #Therapeutic #VAC #health

paper · doi:10.5167/uzh-280918

openalex publication_date 2025/08/28 · openalex created_date 2025/12/11 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains a dreaded complication following colorectal resections. The routine use of diverting loop ileostomies (DLI), is associated with significant morbidity, triggering interest in alternative strategies. The VACStent Colon (VSC), a novel endoscopic treatment, combines vacuum-assisted closure with a self-expanding stent, providing luminal patency. Here we report our 1-year experience with the VSC.

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