Category
Surgical Closure
Typical Use
Transect and staple internal tissues during minimally invasive surgery.
Description
A powered or manual stapling device used during open or minimally invasive surgery to simultaneously staple and divide tissue, commonly employed for bowel resection, anastomosis, and lung surgery. Endoscopic staplers create secure staple lines while minimizing bleeding and contamination, and are available in various cartridge sizes and staple heights to match tissue thickness. Proper device selection, tissue compression, and staple line inspection are critical to prevent leaks, bleeding, or staple line failure; surgeons must be trained in device mechanics and troubleshooting. Staplers are single use or reusable with disposable cartridges and require careful handling and disposal according to institutional protocols.