title: The experience of using Endo GIA™ Radial Reload with Tri-Staple™ Technology for various lung surgery.
abstract: Endo GIA™ Radial Reload with Tri-Staple™ Technology (RR) is a device for colorectal surgery. However, with its rounded staple line, Radial Reload is suitable for various lung surgeries. We use the device for lung wedge resection, and cutting bronchus in lung lobectomy. The total number of use counts up to 56 fires, and all fires came out well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Meirikai Central Hospital, 3-2-11 Higashijyuujyou Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 114-0001, Japan.
authors.forename: Toshinari
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ema
keywords: Radial Reload; stapler; video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)