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Appendectomy Using The Linear Dissecting Stapler
Appendectomy Using The Linear Dissecting Stapler
The mesoappendix is identified, and small hemostat clamps are used to open avascular
sections in the mesoappendix between blood vessels. The LDS (linear dissecting) stapler
(United States Surgical Corp.) is used to simultaneously staple and transect these blood
vessels
Figure 3 shows enlargement of the LDS placed on a blood vessel in the mesoappendix.
The completed operation shows the stapled appendiceal stump. Care should be taken to
inspect the vascular staples on the mesoappendix blood vessels for bleeding.
The area should be irrigated with normal saline solution prior to closure of the abdominal
wall. No drain is used.