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Techniques and instruments for tissue approximation have evolved dramatically since the dawn of surgical history. For millennia, surgical needles and thread were some of the only tools available to surgeons for approximating tissues and closing wounds. While these basic tools still occupy a crucial role in current surgical practice, modern surgeons have a variety of additional sophisticated tissue approximation devices at their disposal. This chapter presents an overview of currently available and frequently used laparoscopic tissue approximation devices including linear and circular staplers, tissue fastener devices, clip appliers, ligating loops, and tissue glues. Considerations for the proper selection and use of these devices, as well as common pitfalls, are discussed.
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Santos, B.F., Hungness, E.S. (2012). 12. Other Devices for Tissue Approximation. In: Soper, N., Scott-Conner, C. (eds) The SAGES Manual. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2344-7_12
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