Swiss study settles debate: which stapler is safer for gastric bypass?
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This study looked at over 21,000 people in Switzerland who had gastric bypass surgery to treat severe obesity. Researchers compared two ways of connecting the stomach to the small intestine: using a linear stapler or a circular stapler. The goal was to see which method leads to f…
Sponsor: Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC