Initial clinical results from the use of EBVS in laparoscopic and open procedures demonstrate it to be safe and effective, reducing operative time in open procedures. Suture ligatures, ties, hemoclips, and other ligating techniques were used rarely (0.3%) after an application of the EBVS. In an experimental animal model, the EBVS was significantly faster and more efficient (more applications per minute) than ligatures for intestinal resection.

Laparoscopic resection of gastric stromal tumors is safe and appropriate. Tumor size, operating time, and estimated blood loss were equivalent to the open approach, and there was a statistically shorter hospital stay in the laparoscopic group.

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