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MMCTS (November 10, 2008). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2008.003145
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Computer assisted surgical stapling

Christopher Komanapalli and Mithran S. Sukumar*

Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, L353, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA

* Corresponding author: Corresponding author. Tel.: +1-503-4947820; fax: +1-503-4947829. sukumarm{at}ohsu.edu

Computer assisted surgical stapling is the application of new technology to conventional staplers. The components of the system, their use in open thoracic surgery and a review of the literature to date are presented.

Key Words: Computer assisted • New technology • Surgical stapler

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