New surgical stapler shows promise in stomach and lung operations

NCT ID NCT05519215

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new powered stapler (ECHELON 3000) in 244 people having either stomach reduction surgery or lung surgery. The goal was to see if the stapler is safe and works well. Researchers tracked serious problems like infection, bleeding, or air leaks after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    Southfield, Michigan, 48075, United States

  • Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas

    San Antonio, Texas, 78258, United States

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • George Washington University Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

  • Henry Ford Health Center

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States