Research recommendations coming out of this guidance Endo-SPONGE shows promise for treating low rectal anastomotic leaks. However, there is not enough good-quality evidence to support the case for routine adoption in the NHS. Further evidence in the form of real-world data collection is recommended to address uncertainties about selection criteria, patient-reported outcome measures, stoma reversal and bowel function recovery compared with other treatments. Find out more in the section on further research in this guidance.
Endo-SPONGE shows promise for treating low rectal anastomotic leaks. However, there is not enough good-quality evidence to support the case for routine adoption in the NHS. Further evidence in the form of real-world data collection is recommended to address uncertainties about selection criteria, patient-reported outcome measures, stoma reversal and bowel function recovery compared with other treatments. Find out more in the section on further research in this guidance.