Stapler showdown: which tool works best for stomach surgery?
NCT ID NCT02731079
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
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, so results are limited.
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, Texas, 79934, United States
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