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Lung Biopsies with the Curved Radial Reload™ Stapler
Mohamed Moneer ElSaegh1, Afroditi Petsa2, Joel Dunning1
1Cardiothoracic Surgery, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
Surgical Technology International
|May 14, 2016
Summary
The curved Radial Reload™ (RR) stapler is effective for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung wedge resections. This endoscopic stapler offers good hemostasis and pneumostasis, with no complications observed in our patient cohort.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a standard approach for lung wedge resections.
- Endoscopic staplers are crucial for achieving hemostasis and pneumostasis during these procedures.
- The curved Radial Reload™ (RR) stapler is a newer device primarily used in general surgery.
Observation:
- A single-center study at James Cook University Hospital evaluated the RR stapler in VATS lung wedge resections.
- Seven patients underwent superficial or deep lung biopsies using the curved RR stapler.
- Patient ages ranged from 38 to 75 years.
Findings:
- The median hospital stay was two days (range: one to six days).
- The mean hospital stay was 2.5 days.
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported.
Implications:
- The curved RR stapler appears effective and safe for VATS lung wedge resections.
- Its use may allow for fewer stapler firings compared to traditional methods.
- The device demonstrates comparable hemostatic and pneumostatic properties to straight staplers, suitable for both superficial and deep lung biopsies.
