title: Pitfalls in use of stapler in gastrointestinal tract surgery.
abstract: The development of stapling instruments has been an enormous advancement in surgery of the gastrointestinal tract. No instrument, however, can replace sound surgical judgment and technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers