Endoscopic management of injured bowel using the automatic stapler.
Bowel injury is a rare but potentially fatal complication of laparoscopy if it is unrecognized at the time of the procedure. Once a bowel injury is identified, it must be repaired by either laparoscopy or laparotomy. The Endo GIA 30 stapler is effective for achieving large-vessel hemostasis and facilitating laparoscopic procedures, and is reported safe for laparoscopic hysterectomy. It was used successfully in two women to repair extensive bowel injuries.
Wang
C J
CJ
Division of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.
Shui
L T
LT
Yen
C F
CF
Lee
C L
CL
Soong
Y K
YK
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery