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A Protocol for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Rats using Linear Staplers
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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is performed to treat obesity and diabetes. However, the mechanisms underlying RYGB's efficacy are not fully understood, and studies are limited by technical difficulty leading to high mortality in animal models. This article provides instructions on how to perform RYGB in rats with high success rates.
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Right Hemihepatectomy by Suprahilar Intrahepatic Transection of the Right Hemipedicle using a Vascular Stapler
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2010
This video describes a right hemihepatectomy with intrahepatic transection of the right hemipedicle leaving the hepatoduodenal ligament completely untouched.
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Intraoperative Gastroscopy for Tumor Localization in Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
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2016
In early gastric cancer, the aim of surgery is to precisely remove the distal stomach including the primary tumor. To do this, accurate localization of the tumor is crucial, especially in totally laparoscopic surgery. This protocol describes a procedure for intraoperative gastroscopy in totally laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy.
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Linearization of the Bradford Protein Assay
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2010
The accuracy and sensitivity of protein determination by the rapid and convenient Bradford assay is compromised by intrinsic nonlinearity. We show a simple linearization procedure that greatly increases the accuracy, improves the sensitivity of the assay about 10-fold, and significantly reduces interference by detergents.
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Considerations for Rodent Surgery
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2016
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals1 dictates that rodent survival surgery be performed aseptically. Aseptic technique utilizes specific practices that minimize the contamination of the surgical site, including patient preparation, surgeon preparation, sterilization of instruments and other supplies, and the use of a clean and controlled environment. Presurgical planning,...
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Compression brings the targeted tissue into a controlled configuration before staple deployment. This allows the device to form a consistent staple line rather than relying entirely on manually placed stitches. Appropriate compression also supports secure closure or division, making the relationship between tissue handling and the final surgical result an important part of technique.
Staggered staples distribute the closure across more than one aligned path instead of concentrating it in a single row. The resulting staple lines can secure tissue during closure or transection, while the spacing and arrangement are determined by the device design. This standardized pattern helps produce consistent tissue handling during the operation.
A linear stapler places a planned row or rows of staples in a single device-mediated action, whereas manual suturing requires the surgeon to place individual stitches. The stapler can therefore reduce the amount of manual suturing and support procedural efficiency. It does not eliminate the need for appropriate device selection, positioning, and tissue management.
Suitability depends on the intended surgical task, the tissue being treated, and the design of the available device. Surgeons must distinguish whether they need closure, tissue division, reconstruction, or a combination of these functions. Selection is therefore linked to the anatomy and operative objective rather than to stapling alone.
The surgeon places the device across the intended tissue, compresses that tissue, and deploys the staggered staples. If the instrument includes an integrated blade, the blade can divide tissue between or adjacent to the staple lines. The resulting line supports closure, transection, or reconstruction according to the planned operation.
The technique has applications in operations involving the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and other soft tissues. Its uses include tissue transection, closure, and creation of anastomoses, which are surgical connections between tissue segments. These applications make the method relevant to procedures requiring a rapid, standardized staple line rather than manual closure alone.
During reconstruction, the device can create a controlled staple line that contributes to closure or to an anastomosis, depending on the operative design. In gastrointestinal and pulmonary procedures, the same general mechanism can be adapted to different tissue-handling goals. Its value comes from combining standardized stapling with the intended reconstructive arrangement.