[Use of vascular stapling device in liver resections].
BACKGROUND
Among several liver resection techniques, the use of stapler in the portal pedicles is an interesting option.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the technique of liver resection using a vascular stapling device.


METHODS
A total of eight patients underwent hepatic resections with stapling techniques. The authors have used intrahepatic approach glissonian pedicles with the application of a vascular stapler device in all cases. Liver parenchyma and hepatic veins were transected as usual.


RESULTS
There were no deaths. No complications directly attributable to stapler ligations of portal pedicles were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
Stapling techniques can be helpful in hepatic resection procedures. The vascular stapler may significantly reduce glissonian pedicle section time.
Machado
Marcel Autran C
MA
Deparmento de Cirurgia Abdominal do Hospital do Câncer de São Paulo. dr@drmarcel.com.br
Herman
Paulo
P
Amico
Enio Campos
EC
Makdissi
Fábio F
FF
Bacchella
Telesforo
T
Machado
Marcel C C
MC
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D016896:Treatment Outcome