[Absorbable synthetic clips and pulmonary excision. Our clinical experience]

Area of Science:

• Surgical Innovation
• Biomaterials Science
• Medical Devices

Background:

• Traditional ligatures and metallic clips have limitations in surgical applications.
• Absorbable synthetic materials offer potential advantages for internal surgical use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of absorbable synthetic clips (lactomer and polydioxanone) in surgical procedures.
• To compare the performance of these synthetic clips against traditional ligatures and metallic clips.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of the first 50 clinical cases utilizing absorbable synthetic clips.
• Comparison of clip performance with experimental data from large animal studies.

Main Results:

• Absorbable synthetic clips demonstrated rapidity, simplicity, and ease of insertion, even in challenging surgical sites.
• Clips showed improved safety, reliability, radio-transparency, and predictable resorption (6-7 months) compared to metallic materials.
• Integration with TA and GIA staplers automated sutures and ligatures in lung resections.

Conclusions:

• Absorbable synthetic clips are a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods in surgery.
• These clips offer significant benefits, including enhanced imaging compatibility and predictable biodegradation.
• The use of these clips, combined with staplers, streamlines complex procedures like lung resection surgery.