Science Of Stapling/ Open Cutters

Question 1

Which of the following are important mechanical and/or biomedical properties of tissue that are important to consider for stapling?

Answer 1

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 2

If a surgical fusion is too tight, it can result in:

Answer 2

ISCHEMIA

Question 3

Tissue that is _____ tends to compress more over time:

Answer 3

HIGHLY VISCOUS

Question 4

When tissue is compressed it:

Answer 4

SEPARATES THE SOLID AND LIQUIDS (WATER) AS THE WATER IS SQUEEZED OUT, IT LEAVES THE SOLID WHICH HELPS TO FORM BETTER STAPLES

Question 5

______ and ______ are examples of thick tissue.

Answer 5

GASTRIC TISSUE AND LUNG PARENCHYMA

Question 6

______ and ______ are examples of medium/thick tissue.

Answer 6

INTESTINES AND BRONCHUS

Question 7

What is the firing stage of compression with ETHICON STAPLERS?

Answer 7

THE SECOND STAGE OF COMPRESSION WHEN THE STAPLER IS FIRED AND TISSUE IS COMPRESSED FURTHER

Question 8

Ethicon designs its staplers to have adequate hemostasis. This is a balance between _____ and ____.

Answer 8

PERFUSION; ISCHEMIA

Question 9

All surgical procedures require the fusion of tissue, or biologic repair? TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Which of these statements about collagen and how it play a key role in tissue fusion,is NOT accurate?

Answer 10

COLLAGEN IS THE THIRD MOST ABUNDANT PROTEIN IN THE HUMAN BODY

Question 11

Because human tissue biphasic, what happens to it when it is compressed?

Answer 11

The liquid is exudate (squeezed out) leaving a smaller remaining solid, more appropriate in thickness for stapling

Question 12

Controlled tissue compression requires the surgeon to fire the same staple height, regardless of of tissue variability. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

What is the pre-stage of compression with Ethicon staplers?

Answer 13

The first stage of compression when the surgeon inserts the tissue into the jaws of the stapler and clamps down and waits 15 seconds. This forces fluid from the tissue and achieves a tissue thickness that is more appropriate for the selected closed staple height.

Question 14

When it comes to tissue compression, insufficient compression will potentially cause ischemia and tissue narcosis. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

The goal of a stapling device is to create a series of properly formed staples that are properly formed in the shape of a B. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

The only PROXIMATE Linear cutter (TLC) that comes with a gold reload is:

Answer 16

PROXIMATE TLC75

Question 17

The PROXIMATE TX stapler is available in the following sizes:

Answer 17

30mm & 60mm

Question 18

Which of the types of open surgeries listed here can PROXIMATE relodable staplers be used in?

Answer 18

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 19

What are are the 3 key features of PROXIMATE TLC Linear cutter?

Answer 19

CAM MECHANISM, INTERMEDIATE LOCKING, TISSUE RETAINING PIN

Question 20

What color staple cartridge options are available when using the TX Model of the PROXIMATES relodable stapler

Answer 20

WHITE, BLUE, GREEN

Question 21

Which feature allows the surgeon to reposition the instrument without the instrument separating the two?

Answer 21

INTERMEDIATE LOCKING POSITION

Question 22

The ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter with 3D stapling technology provided ______ compared to the previous contour curved cutter. (Select all that apply)

Answer 22

MINIMIZED HIGH STRESS POINTS THROUGHOUT THE STAPLE LINE

EVENLY DISTRIBUTED COMPRESSION THROUGHOUT THE STAPLE LINE

REDUCED POTENTIAL LEAK PATHWAYS

Question 23

Which feature of the ECHELON COUNTOUR curved cutter allows for enhanced pelvic access and visibility?

Answer 23

CURVED HEAD

Question 24

What area of the patients body can the ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter allow better access and visibility to?

Answer 24

PELVIS

Question 25

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the ECHELON CONTOUR Curved cutters tissue retaining pin?

Answer 25

ONLY WORKS IF THE TARGET TISSUE FITS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE JAWS OF THE DEVICE

Question 26

The unique curved head of the ECHELON Contour curved cutter allows for pelvic access with the placement of a ______mm cut line in the width of a ____mm space.

Answer 26

40:30

Question 27

ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter delivers ______ staggered rows of staples with a single cut line in between.

Answer 27

4

Question 28

How long of a cut line can the curved head design of the ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter cut?

Answer 28

40mm

Question 29

ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter comes pre loaded with ________ and ______ cartridges and also has _____ and ______ reloads available for multiple firing

Answer 29

BLUE AND GREEN

BLUE AND GREEN

Question 30

ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter can be reloaded to complete a single transection with multiple firings. The device can be fired ____ times

Answer 30

6

Question 31

The main competitor to ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter is covidien,Medtronic’s:

Answer 31

Radial reload with Tri-staple technology

Question 32

Transection and resections in colorectal surgical procedures, specifically in a ______ can be challenging because surgeons need to access deep in the pelvis.

Answer 32

LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION

Question 33

Including a refreshed branding, the ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter also included which TWO key features not available in the legacy CONTOUR. (Select all that apply)

Answer 33

GST TECHNOLOGY

3D STAPLING TECHNOLOGY

Question 34

GST technology on the ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter precisely compress tissue only where needed for: (Select all that apply)

Answer 34

REDUCED COMPRESSIVE FORCES ON TISSUE COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL STAPLERS

LESS TISSUE TRAUMA COMPARED TO THE TRADITIONAL STAPLERS

Question 35

Which feature of the ECHELON CONTOUR curved cutter allows for deeper pelvic access compared to EndoGIA radial reload with Tri-Staple Technology?

Answer 35

SIMILAR HEAD WIDTH