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Robotic stapler use: Is it safe?–FDA database analysis across multiple surgical specialties

INTRODUCTION: Robotic-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. METHODS: We reviewed the FDA’s MAUDE database for adverse events r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Giffen, Zane, Ezzone, Austin, Ekwenna, Obi
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8224848/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34166443
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253548
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Robotic-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. METHODS: We reviewed the FDA’s MAUDE database for adverse events related to robotic stapler use. RESULTS: Upon 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. CONCLUSIONS: Further research on prevalence of robotic stapler use is needed to quantity the associated complication rate.