Use of a New Stapling Device in General Thoracic Surgery

Use of a New Stapling Device in General Thoracic Surgery

The goal of this study was to test the safety and efficacy of this stapler in our general thoracic surgery practice.

A prospective study was conducted with 80 consecutive thoracic cases. Stapler usage data, intraoperative outcomes, and 30-day post-operative outcomes were evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing planned VATS or open lung resection surgery (lobectomy or wedge resection)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active bacterial or fungal infection
• Prior history of VATS or open lung surgery
• Use of staple line reinforcement material (buttress)
• Patients under the age of 18 on the date of the surgery
• Any female patient who is pregnant
• Scheduled concurrent surgical procedure other than lobectomy or wedge resection (central venous access - e.g., port placement, mediastinoscopy with lymph node sampling, and VATS lymphadenectomy are allowed)