I am donating my left kidney to my mom friday and im wondering about the staples. Does the artery ever heal back together? As in does the tissue come back together or will it forever be held by staples? Can the staples come undone? Thank You for taking the time to answer my humble question.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I must appreciate your curiosity.  It's good to clear doubts. The artery gets sealed up with blood clot inside, after getting clamped with staples. This is a permanent seal. The staples remain a lifetime.There are two type of staples, used today. Commonly used are, the Hemlock staples, which have a better grip. Then there's a titanium staple, which used in few centers.  Staples can come off, anytime. If causing a problem in any way to patient, its removed, as an emergency, or later. Chat Doctor.  Manga.