In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic gastrectomy in cats, which staple type was ultimately used for live feline surgeries?
A. 60 mm blue linear staples
B. 30 mm tan staples
C. Purple Tri-Staple cartridges
D. Purple circular staples
E. Blue 45 mm reloads
Answer: Purple Tri-Staple cartridges
Explanation: Purple Tri-Staple technology staples were used in live cats for graduated compression appropriate for stomach thickness.
In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic gastrectomy in cats, what was the primary purpose of the cadaveric phase of the study?
A. To assess healing time of the staple line
B. To evaluate glucose control post-surgery
C. To refine the surgical technique and stapler use
D. To determine long-term weight loss outcomes
E. To compare staple types in feline gastric wall
Answer: To refine the surgical technique and stapler use
Explanation: The cadaver study was used to develop and optimize the laparoscopic approach and stapling protocol before live trials.
In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic gastrectomy in cats, what complication was **not** observed in either live patient after surgery?
A. Stenosis at the incisura angularis
B. Leakage from the staple line
C. Abdominal pain requiring rescue analgesia
D. Postoperative nausea or vomiting
E. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explanation: No intra- or postoperative complications were reported in the two live cats, including absence of leak, GI signs, or pain.
In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic gastrectomy in cats, what percentage of stomach was resected in the cadaver model?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 28%
D. 50%
E. 75%
Answer: 28%
Explanation: Approximately 27.6% of the feline stomach was resected, much less than the 75–80% typically done in human bariatrics.
In Buote 2023 et al., on laparoscopic gastrectomy in cats, what technical refinement helped avoid iatrogenic stenosis at the incisura angularis?
A. Use of a linear cutting stapler with a blue cartridge
B. Oversewing the staple line with suture
C. Placement of an orogastric tube for spacing
D. Decreasing insufflation pressure to 5 mmHg
E. Removal of the spleen prior to stapling
Answer: Placement of an orogastric tube for spacing
Explanation: Using an orogastric tube guided the staple line and helped avoid narrowing near the lesser curvature, which caused stenosis in early cadavers.
