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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2016; 22(31): 7091-7098
Published online Aug 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.7091
Published online Aug 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i31.7091
Application of stapling devices in liver surgery: Current status and future prospects
Dian-Bo Yao, Shuo-Dong Wu, Second Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Yao DB and Wu SD analyzed the literature and wrote the manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Shuo-Dong Wu, MD, PhD, Second Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, San Hao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. wushuodong1949@163.com
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Received: March 21, 2016
Peer-review started: March 22, 2016
First decision: May 27, 2016
Revised: June 7, 2016
Accepted: June 15, 2016
Article in press: June 15, 2016
Published online: August 21, 2016
Processing time: 146 Days and 19.2 Hours
Peer-review started: March 22, 2016
First decision: May 27, 2016
Revised: June 7, 2016
Accepted: June 15, 2016
Article in press: June 15, 2016
Published online: August 21, 2016
Processing time: 146 Days and 19.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Stapling devices are crucial for safe and rapid anastomosis in gastrointestinal surgery. They have been gradually introduced in open hepatectomy and laparoscopic liver surgery for dividing vascular and biliary structures and parenchymal transection. Staplers make manipulation more simple, rapid and safe. Even in single incision laparoscopic surgery, staplers are also utilized, especially in single incision laparoscopic left lateral hepatectomy. More related designs and modifications are still needed for safe application of stapling devices in liver surgery, and more randomized studies are needed to demonstrate the benefits and find broader indications for the use of stapling devices.