Reduction of air leakage using linear staple device with bioabsorbable polyglycolic acid felt for pulmonary lobectomy

ConclusionsUsing the stapler with PGA to divide the incomplete interlobular fissure in pulmonary lobectomy reduced postoperative air leakage, and decreased the need for additional intraoperative management using fibrin glue.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research