Patent ID: 8448833
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A stapling apparatus for performing anastomosis on hollow organ ends, comprising: an adjacent aligned pair of stapling tools combinable to form the stapling apparatus, the tools each having stapling jaws depending from respective interconnected tool handles, and said stapling jaws positioned in aligned registration when said stapling tools are combined for stapling hollow organ ends positioned between said jaws together to form an anastomosis; said stapling tools including a stapling mechanism for stapling together hollow organ ends positioned between said aligned stapling jaws; each of said stapling jaws respectively including opposing hinged hemostat jaws adjacently secured to said stapling jaws and operable for clamping respective hollow organ ends therebetween prior to stapling; said pair of stapling tools combinable and fully separable from each other at said interconnection of said handles for guided manipulation into and out of stapling registration by means of guide slots sliding over guide pins.