Surgical staplers are medical devices used to close wounds or surgical incisions. They function by using a series of metal staples to hold tissue together, providing a secure closure that promotes healing. These staplers can be manual or powered, and they come in various sizes and designs to suit different types of surgeries. In addition to traditional staplers, there are specialized types, such as endoscopic staplers, which are used in minimally invasive procedures. Surgical staplers are often preferred over sutures because they can save time during surgery and reduce the risk of infection by minimizing tissue handling.