Data Review
GORE® SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement has a legacy of providing successful outcomes.
60+ peer-reviewed clinical literature spanning 13 years supporting leak and bleeding reduction.1
The use of an Absorbable buttress material during performance of a sleeve gastrectomy reduces the incidence of postoperative leaks by 3 fold.
—Gagner 2
Patients: May contribute to shorter hospital stays due to reduced risk of complications
Surgeons: Reduced risk of leaks and bleeding for better patient outcomes
Hospitals: Reduced financial risk of treating post‑operative leaks
Payors: An efficient solution with proven results
- W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Clinical Performance with Staple Line Reinforcement. Scientific Literature Analysis (n = 4689 patients). Flagstaff, AZ: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc; 2013. AP6010-EN3
- Gagner M, Buchwald JN. Comparison of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leak rates in four staple-line reinforcement options: a systematic review. Surgery for Obesity & Related Diseases. In press.