Surgical stapler devices are typically manufactured from plastic or stainless steel while the staples themselves usually feature metal or composite materials. The type of staple a surgeon may opt to use during a procedure depends on the nature of the surgery being performed. The three primary types of surgical staples are titanium, circular, and laparoscopic.
The titanium variety are frequently used to close wounds either inside or outside the body, while circular surgical staples are common in gastrointestinal surgeries. For patients receiving minimally invasive surgeries, laparoscopic surgical staples are often used. The attending doctor should be able to explain which form of staple was used and a staple-closure injury attorney could help Schenectady patients understand how various types of staples may have harmed them.