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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.
How frequently do you encounter issues like oozing or bleeding at the staple line when using your current stapler for parenchyma transections?
Do you notice oozing in the middle of the staple line?
What do you think is the cause of this oozing?
When you experience bleeding at the staple line, what adjustments or additional steps do you typically need to take to achieve haemostasis?
How would reducing the risk of staple line bleeding impact your operating time and the overall outcomes for your patients?”