1 Nov 2023Case Report
Sutures in general surgery. New materials and advice
Paolo Izzo 1Claudia Intinis 1Fabio Pumpo 1Simone Sibio 1Luigi Basso 1Daniele Crocetti 1Raimondo Gabriele 1Andrea Polistena 1Massimo Codacci-Pisanelli 1Luciano Izzo 1Sara Izzo 2
Affiliations
Article Info
1 Department of General Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy
2 Department of Medical, Surgical, Neurologic, Metabolic and Ageing Sciences, Unit of Colorectal Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Napoli, Italy
Ann. Ital. Chir., 2023, 94(6), 649-653;
Published: 1 Nov 2023
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Abstract
The suture thread used in digestive surgery must have several characteristics, including resistance to tension until the anastomosis coalescence, rapid absorption to avoid complications, biocompatibility and ease of handling. The preference is for monofilament polymers as they offer greater guarantees in biliary-digestive anastomoses. Suturing with synthetic polymers and mechanical devices such as staplers are the most suitable techniques. It is believed that staplers may become the gold standard technique in robotic surgery based on their experience and experimental data. In general, the goal is to use materials that minimize the risk of post-operative complications and offer maximum reliability in the anastomosis.
Keywords
- Suture material
- Stapler