Staple line reinforcement during sleeve gastrectomy: with a new type of reinforced stapler.

CONCLUSIONS: During laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the use of Reinforced stapler statistically reduces the operative time and staple line bleeding. No significant difference is evidenced in terms of reduction of staple line leaks with this reinforced stapler. PMID: 29397639 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29397639?dopt=Abstract

Source: Minerva Chirurgica - February 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: Minerva Chir Source Type: research