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[Staplers and pulmonary surgery]
A Paolini1, M Ruggieri, A Caminiti
1IV Clinica Chirurgica Generale e Terapia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|April 1, 1992
Abstract:
The Authors report their experience with staplers (model T.A. 30) in lung surgery: 152 stapled sutures were, in fact, performed in the IV Surgical Department of the University "La Sapienza" of Rome, during the period 1980/90. The use of staplers assures a perfect closure and prevents granulomas due to suture materials in typical as well as atypical lung resections.
Insights
Authors used surgical staplers (model T.A. 30) for 152 lung surgeries. Staplers provided perfect closure, preventing granulomas from suture materials in lung resections.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Technology
Context:
- Experience with surgical staplers in lung surgery at the University "La Sapienza" of Rome between 1980 and 1990.
- Performed 152 stapled sutures during the study period.
Purpose:
- To report the authors' experience using staplers (model T.A. 30) in lung surgery.
- To evaluate the efficacy of staplers in achieving perfect closure and preventing complications.
Summary:
- The study involved 152 lung surgeries utilizing staplers (model T.A. 30).
- Staplers ensured a perfect closure of surgical sites.
- Complication of granulomas due to suture materials were prevented.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of staplers in improving outcomes for both typical and atypical lung resections.
- Highlights the potential of stapling devices to enhance surgical closure and patient safety in thoracic procedures.