"Seeing is believing" capturing images of an open operation for in the operative note

In the field of colorectal anastomosis the occurrence of anastomotic leakage is a main problem. The risk of colorectal resections lie within the post-operative complication anastomotic leakage, which is very dangerous for the health of the patient. Anastomotic leakage occurs between 2% and 24% of all patients and mortality rates can be as high...