surgical staplers are widely used in gastrointestinal surgery. Disposable staplers are usually the most commonly used. Disposable staplers are divided into linear cutting staplers, circular cutting staplers and skin staplers. According to different functions, there are many different types of endoscopic staplers. So, how do surgical staplers and staples work, taking skin staples surgery as an example: the work of staples.
skin staplers are used to quickly and effectively close wounds during surgery or emergencies. Let's take a look at how skin staplers work.
Ensure wound edges are clean and aligned properly for suturing.
Choose the appropriate size stapler for wound size and location.
Positioning
Hold the stapler perpendicular to the wound with the stapler cartridge facing downward.
Start suturing:
Gently press the trigger or squeeze the handle to deploy the staples.
Staples are usually placed in a staggered pattern along the wound to ensure even closure.
Continue to place staples until the wound is adequately closed.
Inspection:
After suturing, inspect to ensure all staples were properly applied and that there are no gaps in the wound closure.
Assess for any bleeding or signs of improper closure.
The principle of a disposable skin stapler is to use a combination of needles and coils to complete skin suturing. It consists of a handheld instrument and a set of needles. The needles are usually U-shaped, and they have a small hole for passing through the skin tissue. The coil is a special wire that passes through the small hole of the needle and is then pulled out of the skin tissue on the other side. The two ends of the coil are fixed to the two ends of the instrument to form a closed loop. In this way, the skin tissue on both sides is pulled tightly together.
Although the use of a skin stapler may seem simple, it can be additionally traumatic. Proper technique and placement are critical to ensure effective wound closure and reduce complications.
Always follow medical guidelines and protocols for the use and removal of skin staplers to promote optimal healing.
