AL	Anastomotic leakage
CRC	Colorectal cancer
RCTs	Randomized controlled trials
MMP-9	Matrix metalloproteinase-9
CoReAL	The International Consensus on Reporting Anastomotic Leaks After Colorectal Cancer Surgery
ISREC	International Study Group of Rectal Cancer
CRP	C-reactive protein
PCT	Procalcitonin
SCFAs	Short-chain fatty acids
GOS	Galacto-oligosaccharides
HDAC	Histone deacetylase
PLG	Human plasminogen
FMT	Fecal microbiota transplantation
MBP	Mechanical bowel preparation
OAB	Selective Oral Antibiotics
NOX1	NADPH oxidase 1
PEG	Polyethylene glycol
ESCP	European Society of Coloproctology
WGO	The World Gastroenterology Organisation
AEProbio	Alliance for Education on Probiotics
RR	Relative risk
CI	Confidence interval
ARS	Anterior resection syndrome
ERAS	Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
NLR	Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio