Effect of Endo-GIA vascular staple size on laparoscopic vessel sealing in a porcine model

A. El-Hakim, Y. Cai, R. Marcovich, P. Pinto, B. R. Lee

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Abstract

Background: Two sizes of endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis (Endo-GIA) staples are currently available for vascular control. The purpose of this study was to compare the Endo-GIA 30-2.0 mm with the Endo-GIA 30-2.5 mm vascular staple. Methods: The renal blood vessels, aorta, and vena cava were divided laparoscopically using the Endo-GIA 30-2.0 and 30-2.5 mm in four pigs, respectively. The arterial and venous segments were harvested en bloc for ex vivo burst pressure studies. Results: Both 2.0-mm and 2.5-mm staples achieved vessel sealing at supraphysiologic mean burst pressures (≥310 mmHg). There were no statistical differences between mean burst pressures of vessels stapled by 2.0-mm compared to 2.5-mm staples. Both staples sealed arteries up to 17 mm and veins up to 22 mm in diameter. Conclusion: Endo-GIA 30-2.0 mm and 30-2.5 mm vascular staples are equivalent in sealing vessels at supraphysiologic mean burst pressures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)961-963
Number of pages3
JournalSurgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Blood vessels
  • Hemostasis
  • Laparoscopy
  • Surgical equipment
  • Swine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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