Internal Staples Question - what metal & reactions

[Cherry 71]

Dear friends,

I am going to ask my doctor directly this week coming, but what is the exact material the internal staples are made of? I am getting even conflicting info in the office (titanium vs. surgical steel).

Any chance anyone has a picture of one? I can't seem to find a clear pic on google images.

Has ANYONE ever had a problem with the internal staples, such as reaction or shifting etc....

How many staples can one expect to have or does that depend?

Thank you for your experiences and information.

[one day at a time 30]

This is a good question and I'm curious to hear the answer.

[mizzlaw 130]

I have no idea

[bigmike 64]

Generally speaking they are micro staples made of titanium, as it does not have adverse effects in long term implantation. They come in long strips banded to a surgical absorbable material, you can expect quite a few. Check ethicon in a web search for more info, they and depuy are largest manufacturers of robotic staples.

[pookybear 284]

Each side of the cut stomach/pouch has 3 lines of the micro staples that stay in permanently

[Cherry 71]

Generally speaking they are micro staples made of titanium, as it does not have adverse effects in long term implantation. They come in long strips banded to a surgical absorbable material, you can expect quite a few. Check ethicon in a web search for more info, they and depuy are largest manufacturers of robotic staples.

WOWOW sooo helpful!! Thank you!