title: Improved technique for hilar vascular stapling.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Sugarbaker
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Mentzer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques