Method of using surgical device for anastomosis

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APP PUB NO 20040199180A1
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10405125

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A device having a cutting implement movable in a direction generally parallel to a tissue surface and creating a cut line that does not extend to the proximal end of tissue adjacent the device is disclosed. The device has a cutting implement that emerges from a tissue engaging surface and cuts tissue only between a proximal and distal ends of the adjoining staple lines. A method is further provided for anastomosing two lumens without extending the passageway between them to the openings made for the forks of the anastomosis device.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hueil, Joseph C Loveland, OH 47 52182
Jenkins, Lloyd E West Chester, OH 2 2343
Knodel, Bryan D Flagstaff, AZ 188 96662
Knodel, Timothy B Flagstaff, AZ 4 4500

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