title: Staplers in gastrointestinal surgery.
abstract: Although gastrointestinal staplers have a definite place in surgery because they are safe and effective, their distinct advantages are not clear cut. Surgeons in training should be accomplished in conventional suturing techniques before learning stapler techniques for similar anastomoses.
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects