Advanced Stapling / Lobectomy Steps / 03 Ligate/transect the PV & PA / What to look for / Oozing
There was oozing on the staple line.
Ask these questions to generate an in depth discussion and understand the surgeon’s needs/pain points.
Q.
There were some signs of oozing on the vascular firings. What were your thoughts about that?
How often does oozing on the staple line occur? Are there particular patient characteristics which make it more likely?
What concerns do you have when you see oozing on the staple line?
What interventions do you take to address the oozing?