Editing Stapling (section)

=== '''Linear staplers''' (TA - transverse anastomosis) ===

** The length refers to the length of the eventual staple line
** Each applies a double staggered row of staples
** Each is available with 3.8 or 4.8mm staples
** Staples generally made from titanium
** Requires a smaller cuff of tissue than GIA
** Examples
*** White - vascular
*** Blue - medium
*** Green - thick
** Technique
*** Pull trigger once to fix tissue in place (can be released at this point)
*** Pull trigger again, all the way tightened
*** Need to use a blade to detach the tissue, on whichever side is needed
*** Press button on back to detach stapler
** Contour stapler - Echelon - comes in green or blue
*** Drop retaining pin with grey top slider
*** Fire inside trigger to compress
*** Fire outside trigger to deploy staples