Sasaki K, et al. - This study aimed at clarifying the safe management of an intraoperative anastomotic air leak (IOAL) in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers recommended combination management using double-stapling technique (DST) revision, direct suturing repair, and a diverting stoma for intraoperative repair of anastomotic defects detected by intraoperative colonoscopy (IOCS).