An insertion handle for delivery of an anvil assembly within a tubular organ section is provided. The insertion handle comprises an elongated shaft dimensioned to be positioned within a hollow tubular organ, the elongated shaft including a proximal and a distal end and an attachment portion disposed adjacent the distal end of the elongated shaft, the attachment portion comprising a structure for releasably locking the insertion handle to a portion of an anvil assembly. A portion of the attachment portion is configured and dimensioned for positioning within a bore of the anvil assembly. The structure for releasably locking the insertion handle to a portion of an anvil assembly includes a detent configured to be received within one of a plurality of suture holes of the anvil assembly. A kit for delivery of an anvil assembly within a tubular organ section is also provided. The kit includes an anvil assembly comprising a head portion, a center rod extending proximally from the head portion, and a bore extending at least partially through the center rod, and an insertion handle.
