title: [Use of vascular stapling device in liver resections].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Deparmento de Cirurgia Abdominal do Hospital do Câncer de São Paulo. dr@drmarcel.com.br
authors.forename: Marcel Autran C
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: Paulo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Herman
authors.forename: Enio Campos
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Amico
authors.forename: Fábio F
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Makdissi
authors.forename: Telesforo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bacchella
authors.forename: Marcel C C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Machado
mesh_terms: 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