From Manual to Powered: Redefining Surgical Stapling

Why Surgeons Are Increasingly Relying on Surgical Staplers

If laparoscopic surgery is like operating at the bottom of a deep well, then the surgical stapler is the tool that allows precise suturing—like a specialized "stapler." Most staplers utilize six rows of titanium staples to simultaneously suture and cut tissue, accomplishing both functions in one swift motion. Efficient and reliable, staplers are now indispensable in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, bariatric, urologic, and thoracic procedures—virtually every laparoscopic surgery today.

Manual vs. Powered surgical Staplers

Manual surgical staplers work like traditional “scissors”, requiring grip strength and surgical experience to determine proper pressure. The stapling quality depends entirely on a surgeon’s tactile feedback—too much or too little force can lead to misaligned staples or bleeding along the tissue edge.

Compared to manual one, powered surgical stapler, operate more like "automatic staplers." With a motor providing constant force and pressure, the firing speed, staple formation, and height are calibrated in real time by an internal chip—resulting in consistent and precise B-shaped staples. If manual staplers represent the mechanical age, powered staplers usher surgeries into the era of intelligence.

Victor Medical’s Powered Endoscopic stapler

Victor Medical has elevated powered stapling, which shone prominently at the 2023 IFSO Congress and in multiple top-tier hospital live surgeries. VICPower has become synonymous with precision, safety, and efficiency. In many laparoscopic hybrid operating rooms, Victor Medical’s powered endoscopic staplers are becoming more and more mainstay now.

Focus on VICPower: Four Scene-Based Advantages That Matter

1. 55° Large Turning Angle

In traditional laparoscopic rectal cancer surgeries, narrow pelvic anatomy often challenges stapling success. The powered endoscopic stapler from Victor Medical features a 55° large turning angle, enabling precise cutting and stapling in tight and narrow spaces.

2.  Safety Switch and Concealed Firing Handle

The stapler’s default state is locked via a mechanical barrier on the Safety Switch, preventing any accidental blade advancement. When ready to fire, a gentle outward push disengages the lock, allowing smooth, complete activation. Releasing the switch re-engages the safety—completely eliminating misfire risks.

3.Steady-Speed Firing: Minimize Hand Tremor Errors

Manual stapling can suffer from hand tremors, resulting in staggered staple lines or deformed staples. VICPower’s electric motor delivers a constant firing speed, synchronizing blade and staple motion to reduce bleeding and the risk of postoperative anastomotic leakage.

4. From “Substitute” to “Surpass”

Victor Medical holds multiple patents and is the lead drafter of the Chinese industry standard for "Endoscopic Surgical Instruments—Laparoscopic Cutting Staplers and Components." This marks a leap from domestic alternatives to a product capable of competing in global markets.

Conclusion

As powered surgical dinstruments  become the new baseline in laparoscopic stapling, Victor Medical’s powered endoscopic stapler redefines what it means to be usable, dependable, and preferred. For surgical teams seeking the highest levels of precision and efficiency, VICPower is more than a tool—it’s an integral part of the surgical strategy.