Patent ID: 7008436
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for establishing an end-to-side anastomosis between a severed end of a first hollow organ and a side-wall of a second hollow organ, the method comprising: (a) introducing an anastomosis coupling apparatus having an input end and output end, said coupling apparatus comprising two pieces joined together with a hinge mechanism located on a posterior side and having an opening slot located on an anterior side, said apparatus comprised to engage said severed end of a first hollow organ with said input end and engage said side-wall of a second hollow organ with said output end; (b) affixing said input end to said first hollow organ site; (c) positioning said output end of said anastomosis coupling apparatus in close proximity with the severed end of said second hollow organ; (d) affixing said output end to a severed section of the side-wall of said second hollow organ.