Stapler showdown: which tool works best for stomach surgery?
Knowledge-focused
Terminated
This study compared two brands of staplers (Covidien and Ethicon) used in sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery for people with severe obesity. Researchers looked at surgery time, bleeding, and complications to see if one brand was better. The study was stopped early, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edna Rath • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:50 UTC