ENDOSCOPIC PURSE STRING SUTURE SURGICAL DEVICE

A surgical stapler for applying a suture to tissue includes a first jaw and a second jaw configured to receive a cartridge. An actuation mechanism translates a drive member distally through the first and second jaws to apply staples to tissue such that a suture, in combination with the staples, form...

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Hauptverfasser: FRANKEL, Nina, BURBANK, William, MILLMAN, Paul Andrew, WEXNER, Dr. Steven
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:A surgical stapler for applying a suture to tissue includes a first jaw and a second jaw configured to receive a cartridge. An actuation mechanism translates a drive member distally through the first and second jaws to apply staples to tissue such that a suture, in combination with the staples, forms a purse string when the stapler activated. The cartridge includes a first upper portion and a second lower portion.