Assessment of a circular powered stapler for creation of anastomosis in left-sided colorectal surgery: A prospective cohort study

Daniel O Herzig, James W Ogilvie, Allen Chudzinski, Andrea Ferrara, Shazad Q Ashraf, Rosa M Jimenez-Rodriguez, Kurt Van der Speeten, James Kinross, Hendrik Schimmelpenning, Peter M Sagar, Jamie A Cannon, Michael L Schwiers, David W Singleton, Jason R Waggoner, Raymond Fryrear 2nd, Patricia Sylla, Daniel O Herzig, James W Ogilvie, Allen Chudzinski, Andrea Ferrara, Shazad Q Ashraf, Rosa M Jimenez-Rodriguez, Kurt Van der Speeten, James Kinross, Hendrik Schimmelpenning, Peter M Sagar, Jamie A Cannon, Michael L Schwiers, David W Singleton, Jason R Waggoner, Raymond Fryrear 2nd, Patricia Sylla

Abstract

Background: Circular staplers perform a critical function for creation of anastomoses in colorectal surgeries. Powered stapling systems allow for reduced force required by surgeons to fire the device and may provide advantages for creating a secure anastomosis. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of a novel circular powered stapler in a post-market setting, during left-sided colectomy procedures.

Materials and methods: Consecutive subjects underwent left-sided colorectal resections that included anastomosis performed with the ECHELON CIRCULAR™ Powered Stapler (ECP). The primary endpoint was the frequency in which a stapler performance issue was observed. Secondary endpoints included evaluation of ease of use of the device via a surgeon satisfaction questionnaire, and monitoring/recording of procedure-related adverse events (AEs).

Results: A total of 168 anastomoses were performed with the ECP. Surgical approaches included robotic-assisted (n = 74, 44.0%), laparoscopic (n = 71, 42.3%), open (n = 20, 11.9%), and hand-assisted minimally invasive (n = 3, 1.8%) procedures. There were 22 occurrences of device performance issues in 20 (11.9%) subjects during surgery. No positive intraoperative leak tests were observed, and only 1 issue was related to a procedure-related AE or surgical complication, which was an instance of incomplete surgical donut necessitating re-anastomosis. Postoperative anastomotic leaks were experienced in 4 (2.4%) subjects. Clavien-Dindo classification of all AEs indicated that 92.0% were Grades I or II. Participating surgeons rated the ECP as easier to use compared to previously used manual circular staplers in 85.7% of procedures.

Conclusion: The circular powered stapler exhibited few clinically relevant performance issues, an overall favorable safety profile, and ease of use for creation of left-sided colon anastomoses.

Keywords: Anastomosis; Anastomotic leak; Circular stapler; Colectomy; Colorectal; Powered stapler.

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Source: PubMed

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