Patent ID: 8480694
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a surgical anastomosis, comprising the steps of: providing a device for performing the surgical anastomosis, the device including: passing the device through an opening in a urethra and into a bladder such that a distal end portion of the expandable anchor is positioned at least partially within the bladder; withdrawing the cover to expose at least the distal end portion of expandable anchor; expanding at least the distal end portion of the expandable anchor within the bladder such that the expandable anchor engages the bladder; moving the device until the bladder contacts a distal end of the urethra and a proximal end portion of the expandable anchor is positioned at least partially within the distal end of the urethra; withdrawing the cover to expose the proximal end portion of the expandable anchor; and expanding the proximal end portion of the expandable anchor within the distal end of the urethra such that the expandable anchor engages the distal end of the urethra.