Improved technique for hilar vascular stapling.
The use of stapling instruments is common in thoracic surgery, but there is a continued reluctance to use them on hilar vascular structures. We have developed a technique that satisfies the major objections to stapler use on hilar vascular structures.
Sugarbaker
D J
DJ
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.
Mentzer
S J
SJ
D006801:Humans; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques