I have frequently been asking what staples are used in sleeve gastrectomy. A stapling device is used with sleeve gastrectomy. This device comes in different shapes and sizes for different bowel thicknesses and applications. However, they all function the same way. The staple cartridges (the part of the stapler that is replaced after each use with a new one) are selected based on the thickness of the segment of the bowel that needs to be stapled and divided.

The stapling and dividing take place simultaneously. The sampler deploys six rows of staples and cuts between them, leaving three rows on one side and three on the opposite side. With the sleeve gastrectomy, this means that the sleeve stomach that is left has three rows of staples, and the segment of the stomach that is removed also has three rows of staples.

Questions that are frequently asked:

1-Can I have a CT or an MRI done? Yes, The titanium staples are safe for both CT and MRI.

2-What are they made from? The staples are made of titanium and alloys, which are non-reactive and safe.

3-How big are the staples? Different staples are of different sizes, mainly in the mm range; see the tip of the pencil in the image for the relative size.

Video of stapler demonstation here