Tool for performing end-to-end anastomosis
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1. A system for performing anastomosis between tissue structures, comprising:
- at least two clamps moveable relative to one another, wherein at least one said clamp comprises a first arm and a second arm moveably connected to one another;
further comprising a catch extending from said first arm and a corresponding aperture defined in said second arm;
wherein said catch is configured to engage said aperture to prevent said first and second arms from separating in use after said clamp is closed;
a plurality of connectors detachably connected to at least one said clamp; and
at least one actuator movable along a channel in at least one said arm to deploy, said connectors.
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Abstract
A tool for performing anastomosis connects two tissue structures end-to-end. A clamp holds each tissue structure. The clamps are movable relative to one another, and are registered together such that the flaps of one tissue structure are pressed against the corresponding flaps of the other tissue structure when the clamps come together. Each flap of one tissue structure is connected to a corresponding flap on the other corresponding tissue structure with at least one connector.
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1. A system for performing anastomosis between tissue structures, comprising:
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at least two clamps moveable relative to one another, wherein at least one said clamp comprises a first arm and a second arm moveably connected to one another;
further comprising a catch extending from said first arm and a corresponding aperture defined in said second arm;
wherein said catch is configured to engage said aperture to prevent said first and second arms from separating in use after said clamp is closed;a plurality of connectors detachably connected to at least one said clamp; and at least one actuator movable along a channel in at least one said arm to deploy, said connectors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for performing anastomosis between tissue structures, comprising:
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a handle; at least two clamps connected to said handle and moveable relative to one another, wherein at least one said clamp is detachable from said handle; and
wherein at least one said clamp comprises a first arm and a second arm moveably connected to one another;
further comprising a catch extending from said first arm; and
a corresponding aperture defined in said second arm, wherein said catch is configured to engage said aperture to prevent said first and second arms from separating in use after said clamp is closed;a plurality of connectors detachably connected to at least one said clamp; and at least one actuator movable along a channel in at least one said arm.
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15. A system for performing anastomosis between tissue structures, comprising:
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at least two clamps moveable relative to one another; a plurality of connectors detachably connected to at least one said clamp;
wherein at least one said connector is at least partially coated with sodium stearate; andat least one actuator slidable along a channel in at least one said clamp to deploy at least one said connector.
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