Zane Giffen1, Austin Ezzone1, Obi Ekwenna1. 1. Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, United States of America.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Robotic-assisted techniques are common across many surgical subspecialties. While robotic stapling offers increased surgeon control, there is limited information on surgical complications related to robotic stapler use. METHODS: We reviewed the FDA's MAUDE database for adverse events related to robotic stapler use. RESULTS: Upon review of the FDA database, the most frequently reported robotic stapler complications were malfunction, failure to form staple line, device fragmentation, and misfire. 31 Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher complications were attributed to stapler use since 2014. CONCLUSIONS: Further research on prevalence of robotic stapler use is needed to quantity the associated complication rate.
INTRODUCTION: Robotic-assisted techniques are common across many surgical subspecialties. While robotic stapling offers increased surgeon control, there is limited information on surgical complications related to robotic stapler use. METHODS: We reviewed the FDA's MAUDE database for adverse events related to robotic stapler use. RESULTS: Upon review of the FDA database, the most frequently reported robotic stapler complications were malfunction, failure to form staple line, device fragmentation, and misfire. 31 Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher complications were attributed to stapler use since 2014. CONCLUSIONS: Further research on prevalence of robotic stapler use is needed to quantity the associated complication rate.
Authors: Stephen S Johnston; Barbara H Johnson; Divya Chakke; Sanjoy Roy; Philippe Grange; Esther Pollack Journal: Med Devices (Auckl) Date: 2022-09-02