Bleeding in Bariatric Surgery

Reprinted from April 2020 Supported by Bleeding in Bariatric Surgery Introduction The long staple line required for many bariatric surgical procedures increases the risk for postoperative bleeding.1 To avoid this potentially significant complication, surgeons often reinforce the staple line or use linear staplers with reduced staple height.2,3 Some use clips or biological sealants, with varying degrees of success.2,3 Other approaches for managing bleeding from the staple line include cautery,