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Influence of stapler configuration on mechanics of connecting tissues

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Surgical Endoscopy, 25 (S1): 261 (March 2011)
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-011-1598-0

Abstract

Surgical staplers are used to perform several intestinal procedures including reconstructions and anastomoses with highly standardised techniques. However, postoperative bleeding, anastomotic dehiscence, or stenosis cannot be completely prevented. Considering the significant variations of tissue we analysed whether an optimised design of staples and staple lines can be defined, in particular looking for the impact of staple size, closure mechanism and the number of staple lines on the local compression of the surrounding tissue.

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