Flexible annular stapler for closed surgery of hollow organs
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Jan 5, 1999
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Jul 25, 1996
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A greatly improved flexible annular stapler for joining tubular organs is disclosed. The novel stapler features greater accuracy of operation and better control by the operator, as well as additional functions, such as internal illumination and viewing facility, and accomodation of a large number of accessories, such as fibroscopes and catheters. The novel stapler, moreover, features easy attachability of both stapling jaws and easy detachability of the head. The novel features are particularly useful for closed surgery. Also disclosed are novel methods and procedures for using a flexible annular stapler and the novel features disclosed herein--particularly under conditions of closed surgery.
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