Lymphovascular anastomosis devices and methods

Preferred embodiments relate to devices and methods for performing a lymphatic vein bypass procedure. The first ring is secured to tissue connected to at least one lymphatic vessel of a patient and the second ring is attached to a vein of the patient. The end of the lymphatic vessel extending through the first ring is inserted into the open end of the vein, and the rings are connected together to establish a fluid flow from the lymphatic vessel to the vein. 优选的实施方案涉及用于进行淋巴静脉旁路手术的装置和方法。第一环固定到连接到患者的至少一个淋巴管的组织，第二环附接到患者静脉。延伸穿过第一环的淋巴管的端部插入静脉的开口端，并且环连接在一起以建立从淋巴管到静脉的流体流。