LAPAROSCOPIC SINGLE STAPLE ANASTOMOSES - 1ST CLINICAL-EXPERIENCE

Based on the results of our own animal experimental investigations, th e first clinical employment of single titaneum staples in the creation of suture lines on the gastrointestinal tract was carried out. These staple lines are most favorably adapted for laparoscopic use. First ex periences with 10 staple lines, 6 of which were anastomoses. are repor ted. Neither insufficiencies nor stenoses were detected. Until now the re are no long-term observations. The technique seems to allow open or laparoscopically the creation of standardized suture lines in any seg ment of the gastrointestinal tract.