Stapler showdown: which device is safer for sleeve gastrectomy?
NCT ID NCT02731079
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two brands of surgical staplers (Covidien and Ethicon) used in sleeve gastrectomy for people with severe obesity. Researchers wanted to see if one device caused fewer complications like bleeding or leaks. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 62 adults, so the findings are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sleeve gastrectomy with either Covidien or Ethicon powered stapler
- What this could lead to
- If one stapler proves better, it could guide surgeons to choose the best device for safer weight-loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 62 participants, so results may not be reliable or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, Texas, 79934, United States
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