METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEALING TISSUE
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1. A surgical tool for performing a surgical procedure in a patient, the tool comprising:
- a first jaw having first and second jaw elements, each jaw element extending up to or exceeding 12 cm, wherein a plurality of first energy transmitting elements are, disposed on the first jaw element and at least one second energy transmitting element is disposed on the second jaw element, the first and second energy transmitting elements being positionable against opposed surfaces of a tissue mass;
a handle coupled to a proximal end of the first jaw;
a connector coupled to a proximal end of the handle for electrical connection to an electrosurgical generator; and
a stapling device associated with at least one jaw for sealing said tissue mass.
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Abstract
The invention provides a method and apparatus for sealing tissue for applications in such cases where there is a benefit to having an additional sealing capability. In this regard, the preferred embodiment of the invention, in addition to thermal sealing, or alternatively, incorporates a stapling cartridge or similar sealing mechanism into a surgical electrocautery device of the type that is used to seal and dissect long sections of connective tissue that secure organs or segments of organs.
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1. A surgical tool for performing a surgical procedure in a patient, the tool comprising:
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a first jaw having first and second jaw elements, each jaw element extending up to or exceeding 12 cm, wherein a plurality of first energy transmitting elements are, disposed on the first jaw element and at least one second energy transmitting element is disposed on the second jaw element, the first and second energy transmitting elements being positionable against opposed surfaces of a tissue mass; a handle coupled to a proximal end of the first jaw; a connector coupled to a proximal end of the handle for electrical connection to an electrosurgical generator; and a stapling device associated with at least one jaw for sealing said tissue mass. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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