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Systems and methods for creating anastomoses

  • US 8,603,121 B2
  • Filed: 04/13/2011
  • Issued: 12/10/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of forming an anastomosis between a first section of the digestive tract and second section of the digestive tract, the method comprising the steps of:

  • forming a first opening in the first section;

    forming a second opening in the first section;

    moving a proximal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the first opening;

    moving a distal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the second opening, whereby an intermediate portion of the second section extends along the first section between the first and second openings; and

    forming an anastomosis between the first section and the intermediate portion of the second section.

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