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Clipping (medicine)

Clipping is a surgical procedure performed to achieve hemostasis (stopping blood flow), ligate tissue bundles, or approximate tissue edges. Unlike sutures, which require the surgeon to tie a knot, surgical clips are mechanically compressed onto tissue using a specialized instrument known as a clip applier. Most surgical clips are designed as permanent implants that remain in the patient's body indefinitely after the procedure. They are composed of biocompatible materials such as titanium, stainless steel, or synthetic polymers. Clips are a standard tool in minimally invasive surgery — particularly laparoscopy, where manual suturing is technically difficult due to limited space and maneuverability.

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• ▸Georgios Papanikolaou
• ▸Cinema of India
• ▸Copley Medal

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