ArticlePloS one2021
Robotic stapler use: Is it safe?-FDA database analysis across multiple surgical specialties.
Article in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- Adverse-event reporting profiles of the Intuitive SureForm robotic stapling system in the FDA MAUDE database differ by product code: a comparison of GDW- and NAY-coded reports.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Surgical device malfunction in pediatric surgery: manufacturer and user facility device experience (MAUDE) database study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- A superior approach? The role of robotic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with super super obesity using the 2019-2022 MBSAQIP database.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Do advances in technology translate to improved outcomes? Comparing robotic bariatric surgery outcomes over two-time intervals utilizing the MBSAQIP database.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Biologically inspired gastrointestinal stapler design: "Getting to Zero" complications.American journal of surgery · 2023Review
- Retrospective Comparison of Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Non-Donor Patients Undergoing Radical Nephrectomy Using One of Two Different Linear Stapler Technologies for Transection of the Renal Vessels: Fixed-Height Gripping Surface Reloads vs Variable-Height Reloads.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Article
- Comparative Analysis of Hemostasis and Staple-Line Integrity between Medtronic Tri-StapleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
- Long-Term Outcomes and Safety of Robotic Bariatric Surgery.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
introductionRobotic-assisted techniques are common across many surgical subspecialties. While robotic stapling offers increased surgeon control, there is limited information on surgical complications related to robotic stapler use.
methodsWe reviewed the FDA's MAUDE database for adverse events related to robotic stapler use.
resultsUpon review of the FDA database, the most frequently reported robotic stapler complications were malfunction, failure to form staple line, device fragmentation, and misfire. 31 Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher complications were attributed to stapler use since 2014.
conclusionsFurther research on prevalence of robotic stapler use is needed to quantity the associated complication rate.
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