Keywords: Vascular anastomosis, manual sutures, stapling devices, biodegradable materials
Research progress on vascular anastomosis technology
Wanwen Yang, Lin Mao, Yadan Yang, Chengli Song
Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
Address correspondence to: Lin Mao, Shanghai Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapy, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No. 516 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Tel: +86-21-55572159. E-mail: linmao@usst.edu.cn.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/925623shkhmp
Received March 5, 2025; Accepted April 10, 2025; Published December 31, 2025
Highlights
● Systematic classification of anastomosis techniques, including manual sutures, robotic assistance, biomedical adhesives, energy welding, and stapling devices.
● Critical analysis of biodegradable materials in addressing foreign body reactions and balancing degradation and mechanical performance.
● Future directions emphasizing intelligent material design, multimodal technology fusion, and specialized device development.
Abstract
Keywords: Vascular anastomosis, manual sutures, stapling devices, biodegradable materials