A Prospective, Multi-Center Evaluation of the ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered Stapler in Left-Sided Colorectal Anastomoses
Phase: NA
Conditions: Left-sided Colon Resection
Sponsor: Ethicon Endo-Surgery

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