Patent Publication Number: US-8523041-B2

Title: Clamp member, clamp and anastomotic apparatus

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a clamp member, clamp and anastomotic apparatus for gripping organ tissue in order to perform stapling and anastomosis of a digestive organ or the like during a surgical procedure. 
     Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application Nos. 2008-329866 and 2008-329867, filed Dec. 25, 2008, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     When there is diseased tissue present in a hollow viscera (organ tissue, etc.) such as the intestine or stomach in the field of gastroenterological surgery, it is well understood that a restorative procedure is necessary following resection of that diseased site, in order to recreate a continuous digestive tract through end-to-end (end-to-end anastomosis), end-to-side (end-to-side anastomosis), or side-to-side (side-to-side anastomosis) stapling and anastomosis of the remaining normal regions of the hollow viscera. 
     With regard to anastomotic techniques from among the restorative procedures for the aforementioned tubular biological tissue, the techniques of inverting anastomosis, in which the cut ends of the tubular biological tissue are inverted and stapled intralumenally, and everting anastomosis, in which the cut ends of the tubular biological tissue are everted and stapled extralumenally, are conventionally known. Conventionally, inverting anastomosis has more typically been carried out from the perspective of sanitation and prevention of adhesions. Further, in the case of an inverting anastomosis of the digestive tract, encircling automatic anastomotic apparatuses, in which the staples, i.e. the stapling members, are arrayed in an encircling disposition, are the first choice (see Patent Reference Document No. 1, for example). 
     However, when employing the automatic anastomotic apparatus disclosed in Patent Reference Document No. 1, it is necessary to insert the main body of the automatic anastomotic apparatus into the lumen of the digestive organ and to insert the anvil head into the digestive organ on the opposite side to be anastomosed. Because the main body is inserted into a non-sterile area and the cut ends of the digestive organ are in an open state, there is a possibility of contamination of the surgical field as a result. Further, not only may surgical time be prolonged because the procedure sequence is complicated and requires considerable time, but there is also the possibility of post-surgical stricture, a well known complication when employing an encircling automatic anastomotic apparatus. 
     There has been a demand for everting anastomosis techniques in order to resolve the contamination and post-surgical stricture issues that may occur when using the aforementioned encircling automatic anastomotic apparatus. This has resulted in the disclosure of anastomotic apparatuses as a means for efficiently carrying out everting anastomosis in a short time period (see Patent Reference Document No. 2, for example). 
     PRIOR ART REFERENCES 
     Patent References 
     [Patent Reference Document No. 1] 
     
         
         Japanese Patent Application, Laid Open No. 2-111352
 
[Patent Reference Document No. 2]
 
         Japanese Patent Application, Laid Open No. 55-38154 
       
    
     DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION 
     Problems to be Resolved by the Invention 
     However, when employing the anastomotic apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Reference Document No. 2, the following perspectives apply:
         1) The gripping teeth, consisting of pointed teeth and rake teeth, are exposed from the housing. As a result, it is possible for the gripping teeth to cause damage by coming into contract with an object or to cause injury by coming into contact with the operator.   2) Although there are levers for carrying out a variety of operations, the execution sequences are complicated, such that the operator requires suitable proficiency in the various operations.   3) There is a possibility of injury to the biological tissue in the case where an error is made in the operation sequence during anastomosis.       

     Thus, there has been a desire for a technique for surgical equipment such as stapling devices and anastomotic apparatuses that can easily and stably grip the biological tissue, easily and efficiently carry out stapling and anastomosis, and prevent errors in operation. 
     The present invention was conceived in view of the above-described circumstances and has as its objective the resolution of at least one of the subjects disclosed below.
         1) To provide a clamp member that limits damage of the pointed teeth and rake teeth and prevents injury to the operator by the pointed teeth and rake teeth, and which enables a biological tissue to be easily and efficiently gripped   2) To provide a clamp that can easily and stably grip and evert a biological tissue.   3) To provide an anastomotic apparatus that can be easily operated to efficiently perform an anastomosis.   4) To provide an anastomotic apparatus that can prevent injury to a biological tissue arising from errors in operation during the anastomosis.       

     Means to Resolve the Problem 
     The present invention proposes the following means to resolve the above-described problems. 
     A first aspect of the present invention is a clamp member characterized in having clamping surfaces for gripping organ tissue and stapling surfaces which are on the side for stapling the organ wall, and a fork which is formed extending in the stapling direction, wherein there is provided to the fork: 
     an organ gripping mechanism composed so as to grip the organ tissue in the vicinity of a site to be stapled, the organ gripping mechanism provided with
         a first gripping teeth plate member in which a plurality of pointed teeth are disposed at equal pitch in the longitudinal direction of the fork,   a second gripping teeth plate member which is disposed along the first gripping teeth plate member and has a plurality of rake teeth corresponding with the various pointed teeth, the rake teeth being disposed with the same pitch as that of the corresponding pointed teeth and being formed so that the distal end side thereof is directed toward the corresponding pointed teeth side, wherein the tips of the rake teeth and the tips of the pointed teeth coincide as a result of relative movement with the first gripping teeth plate member,   a housing for housing the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member so as to enable relative movement there between, and   a gripping teeth drive which is connected to at least one of either the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member, and is for relative movement of the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member by one pitch increments in the longitudinal direction;       

     an everting mechanism which is connected to the organ gripping mechanism and moves the organ gripping mechanism within an eversion movement range that transects the longitudinal direction of the fork and extends from a pre-eversion position at which the pointed teeth pierce the vicinity of the stapling site on the organ tissue, to a post-eversion site at which the stapling site on the organ tissue is positioned on the stapling surface; and 
     a grip controlling mechanism which is disposed to the fork and defines the eversion movement range for the organ gripping mechanism, the grip controlling mechanism holding the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position respectively, and controlling the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member when the organ gripping mechanism is moved to the post-eversion position side. 
     The first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member undergo relative movement in the clamp member according to the present invention. As a result, the pointed teeth pierce the vicinity of the stapling site on the outside of the organ tissue, and the organ tissue is gripped due to coinciding of the tips of the rake teeth with the tips of the pointed teeth. The everting mechanism everts the organ tissue, thereby forming the organ wall, as a result of movement of the organ gripping mechanism in a direction that transects the longitudinal direction of the clamp member. In this specification, phrases referring to “coinciding of the tips of the rake teeth with the tips of the pointed teeth” mean that these distal ends roughly match, with the objective of gripping the organ tissue. 
     Further, a grip controlling mechanism is provided. When the organ gripping mechanism is maintained at the pre-eversion or post-eversion position, or is moved to the post-eversion position side, the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member are suitably controlled so as to not perform any unintentional movement. As a result, the organ tissue is prevented from slipping free from the pointed teeth and rake teeth during eversion, so that holding of the gripped organ tissue can be carried out stably. 
     The second aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding first aspect, characterized in that the organ gripping mechanism is designed so that the pointed teeth advance in the piercing direction when gripping the organ tissue by means of relative movement of the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member, and is provided with a gripping teeth protective wall for preventing contact between the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth with the outside by housing the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth when the pointed teeth are at the retracted position in the piercing direction. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the gripping teeth protective wall houses the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth when they are at the retracted position in the piercing direction. As a result, the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth are prevented from coming into contact with and damaging an external object, and, moreover, injury to the organ tissue from damaged pointed teeth or rake teeth is prevented. The phrase “piercing direction” in this specification indicates the direction in which the pointed teeth are pressed against the outside of the organ tissue (i.e., in the direction of movement of the pointed teeth). 
     Further, because contact between the surgical assistant or other such operator and the rake teeth is prevented, the operator is able to easily, stably and efficiently utilize the organ gripping mechanism. 
     The third aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding first or second aspect, characterized in that the pointed teeth are formed extending in the piercing direction and inclined toward the rake teeth side. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the pointed teeth are formed extending in the piercing direction and inclined toward the rake teeth side. As a result, the pointed teeth can easily carry out piercing and, together with the rake teeth, are capable of sufficiently gripping the organ tissue. 
     A fourth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding first or second aspect, characterized in that the tip end side of the pointed teeth is formed so as to gradually displace toward the rake teeth side. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the tip end side of the pointed teeth is formed so as to gradually displace toward the rake teeth side. As a result, injury to the organ tissue is prevented, and the organ tissue can be gripped with certainty. 
     A fifth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the first through fourth aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the organ gripping mechanism is provided with: 
     first engaging cutouts which are formed to the first gripping teeth plate member and have a first slanted cutout, which is inclined toward the side removed from the pointed teeth and in the direction of the gripping action in which the second gripping teeth plate member moves relative to the first gripping teeth plate member when gripping the organ tissue, and an escape, which extends from the edge on the gripping action direction side of the first slanted cutout toward the gripping action direction; 
     second engaging cutouts which are formed to the second gripping teeth plate member and are inclined toward the side removed from the rake teeth and toward the gripping action direction; and 
     a gripping teeth actuating member which is formed to the gripping teeth drive and engages with the first engaging cutouts and the second engaging cutouts; wherein the gripping teeth actuating member moves in the gripping action direction causing the tips of the rake teeth and the pointed teeth to advance in the piercing direction, while at the same time the rake teeth move toward the corresponding pointed teeth. 
     In the organ gripping mechanism according to the present invention, the gripping teeth drive is operated to engage the gripping teeth actuating member with the first slanted cutout of the first engaging cutout and with the second engaging cutout, and is moved in the gripping action direction. As a result, the pointed teeth and the rake teeth advance in the piercing direction and pierce the organ tissue. 
     Further, the gripping teeth actuating member comes into contact with the end on the gripping action direction side of the second engaging cutout and moves through the escape of the first engaging cutout. As a result, the second gripping teeth plate member moves with respect to the first gripping teeth plate member in the direction of the gripping action, causing the rake teeth to move by one pitch only toward the corresponding pointed teeth side so that the tips of the rake teeth coincide with the tips of the pointed teeth. 
     As a result, movement of the rake teeth and the pointed teeth in a piercing direction, and in the direction in which the respective tips of the rake teeth and the pointed teeth coincide can be carried out through a single manipulation of the gripping teeth drive, so that the organ tissue can be gripped efficiently and with certainty. 
     The sixth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the preceding first through fifth aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the organ gripping mechanism has a guide formed to the stapling surface side of the housing and is able to cut and separate the organ tissue disposed to the clamping surface at the stapling site or at suitable interval from the position corresponding to the stapling site by moving a cutting blade through the guide. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the cutting blade is guided by a guide that is formed on the stapling surface side. As a result, by moving the cutting blade along the guide, a transected area (cut end) located at the stapling site or at position located at a specific interval from the stapling site is formed. 
     As a result, the organ tissue disposed to the clamping surface can be easily cut and separated at a suitable site, and the anastomosis of the organ tissue can be carried out stably and efficiently by preventing an excess or insufficiency of organ tissue near the stapling site. 
     The seventh aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the preceding first through sixth aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the everting mechanism is provided with an everting operator which is disposed to the respective forks and is connected to the respective organ gripping mechanisms, and which moves the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth through a specific eversion trajectory corresponding to the eversion movement range by means of rotation, sliding and compound actions. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the everting operator, in which an eversion mechanism is connected to an organ gripping mechanism on each of the forks, carries out rotation, sliding and compound actions. As a result, the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth move through a specific eversion trajectory corresponding to the eversion movement range. Accordingly, it is possible to design an everting operator suitable to the profile, etc. of the everting mechanism and the organ gripping mechanism. 
     The eighth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the preceding first through seventh aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the everting mechanism is capable of everting the organ gripping mechanism using remote manipulation via the everting operator, and is designed to enable holding of the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, remote operation is possible using the everting operator and the organ gripping mechanism can be held at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position. As a result, it is possible to easily manipulate the everting operator and hold the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position with certainty so that a stable everting operation can be carried out. 
     The ninth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the preceding first through eighth aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the everting mechanism is provided with a link mechanism consisting of at least four links, and is designed so that the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth move along a specific eversion trajectory corresponding to the eversion movement range due to changes in the arrangement of the link mechanism at the plane which intersects with the stapling direction. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, a link mechanism consisting of at least four links changes its arrangement at the surface which intersects with the stapling direction. As a result, the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth move along a specific eversion trajectory so that the gripped organ tissue can be smoothly everted without being pulled or stretched. As a result, the application of excessive force during eversion of the gripped organ tissue is prevented and the stress on the tissue can be reduced. 
     The tenth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding ninth aspect of the present invention, characterized in that, in the organ gripping mechanism, the gripping teeth drive and the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member are connected to permit relative movement in the direction which intersects with the longitudinal direction of the fork. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the gripping teeth drive and the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member are connected to permit relative movement in the direction which intersects with the longitudinal direction of the fork. As a result, once the everting manipulation has been performed, the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth can be everted while maintaining the position of the gripping teeth drive in the direction that intersects with the longitudinal direction of the fork. Thus, operation of the gripping teeth drive and the everting operator can be easily carried out. 
     The eleventh aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to one of the preceding first through eighth aspects of the present invention, characterized in that the everting mechanism is provided with an eversion rotating support for supporting the organ gripping mechanism so that the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth travel on a specific eversion trajectory corresponding to the eversion movement range, by means of rotation about the everting axis which is formed along the stapling direction. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the everting mechanism rotates about the everting axis which is formed along the stapling direction. As a result, the tips of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth travel on a specific eversion trajectory so that the everting mechanism can be realized through a simple structure. 
     The twelfth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding eleventh aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the everting mechanism is provided with an everting position engaging member for selectively engaging with the organ gripping mechanism at one of either the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position, wherein the everting position engaging member 
     engages with the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position until the gripping teeth drive moves the pointed teeth and the rake teeth to the gripping position, 
     enables eversion of the organ gripping mechanism when the pointed teeth and the rake teeth are in the gripping state and 
     engages with the organ gripping mechanism at the post-eversion position after the everting manipulation has been performed. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, the everting position engaging member engages with the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position until the gripping teeth drive moves the pointed teeth and the rake teeth to the gripping position, and enables eversion of the organ gripping mechanism when the pointed teeth and the rake teeth are in the gripping state. 
     Further, because the everting position engaging member engages with the organ gripping mechanism at the post-eversion position after the everting manipulation has been performed, it is possible to hold the organ gripping mechanism at the post-eversion position. 
     As a result, the organ gripping mechanism and the everting mechanism can be held stably until the anastomosis is complete. 
     The thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a clamp member according to the preceding twelfth aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the eversion position engaging member is capable of moving together with the organ gripping mechanism and is capable of relative movement with the organ gripping mechanism when the pointed teeth and the rake teeth have moved to the gripping position. Further, the eversion position engaging member is provided with a pre-eversion position engaging part for engaging with the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position until the pointed teeth and the rake teeth have moved to the gripping position, and a post-eversion position engaging part for engaging with the organ gripping mechanism at the post-eversion position after the organ gripping mechanism has been everted, wherein when the organ gripping mechanism is everted, the eversion position engaging member undergoes movement relative to the organ gripping mechanism, so that the engagement with the organ gripping mechanism changes from the pre-eversion position engaging part to the post-eversion position engaging part. 
     In the clamp member according to the present invention, an eversion position engaging member is provided which is capable of moving together with the organ gripping mechanism, and the pre-eversion position engaging part and the post-eversion position engaging part which are formed to the eversion position engaging member are designed to hold the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position. Further, when the organ gripping mechanism is everted, the eversion position engaging member moves relative to the organ gripping mechanism and the engagement with the organ gripping mechanism alternates between the pre-eversion position engaging part and the post-eversion position engaging part. 
     As a result, it is possible to hold the organ gripping mechanism at the pre-eversion position and the post-eversion position with certainty, using a simple design. 
     The fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a clamp, characterized in being formed by disposing as a pair two of the clamp members according to one of the preceding first through thirteenth aspects of the present invention, wherein the clamping surfaces are able to approach or move away from one another, and, when made to approach one another, the clamping surfaces face one another. 
     In the clamp according to the present invention, the clamp is formed by disposing two clamp members as a pair so that the clamping surfaces face one another. As a result, the organ tissue gripped by the clamp can be easily and efficiently gripped and everted using the organ gripping mechanism and everting mechanism of the respective clamp members. 
     The fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a clamp according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, characterized in the provision of a gripping action synchronizing means for synchronizing and carrying out relative movement of the organ gripping mechanism disposed to each of the clamp members. 
     In the clamp according to the present invention, a gripping action synchronizing means is provided for synchronizing and operating the respective organ gripping mechanisms. As a result, the pointed teeth and the rake teeth can simultaneously grip the organ tissue at positions on either side of the hollow portion of the organ. Thus, the organ tissue can be stably gripped, making it possible to carry out stable stapling and anastomosis. 
     The sixteenth aspect of the present invention is an anastomotic apparatus characterized in that clamps according to the preceding fourteenth or fifteenth aspect of the present invention are disposed as a pair so that their mutual stapling surfaces are able to approach or move away from one another, and so that the stapling surfaces face one another when brought closer together, and in that there is formed in the clamp set a stapling mechanism which is disposed to either one of the clamp members in the two clamp member pairs, a clamp member pair being comprised of the two clamp members which face each other about the stapling surface, wherein the stapling mechanism is provided with: 
     a staple housing for housing the staples, in which a hole is formed on the stapling surface side through which the staples pass, 
     an ejector for pushing out the staples from the staple housing, and 
     an anvil member which is disposed to the other clamp member of the clamp member pair and which is formed with a profile for shaping the staples on the stapling surface side. 
     A stapling mechanism is formed respectively to each of the two clamp member pairs in the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention. The sites to be stapled on the organ wall, which are formed by everting the tissue, are brought into apposition and closed using staples. As a result, the anastomosis of the organ tissue can be carried out efficiently and stably. 
     Effects of the Invention 
     The clamp members according to the present invention prevent the unintentional release of the organ tissue from the pointed teeth and the rake teeth when the organ tissue is being everted, so that the organ tissue gripped by the clamp members can be stably held. 
     The clamp according to the present invention enables easy and efficient gripping and everting of the clamped organ tissue by means of the organ gripping mechanism and the everting mechanism of the respective clamp members composing the clamp. 
     The anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention enables efficient and stable anastomosis of the organ tissue. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention, with the view showing the two sets of clamps in the closed state. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention, with the view showing the two sets of clamps in the spread open state. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention, with the view showing the two pairs of clamps in the separated state. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view showing the right-sided clamp in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view showing the left-sided clamp in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view showing one part of the left-sided clamp member in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view showing the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8A  is a lateral view showing the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8B  is a planar view showing the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9A  is a view for explaining the action of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the pre-operation state. 
         FIG. 9B  is a view for explaining the action of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during operation. 
         FIG. 9C  is a view for explaining the action of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the post-operation state. 
         FIG. 10  is a view showing an example of the cut protector in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11A  is a view for explaining the gripping action synchronizing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows the pre-synchronization state. 
         FIG. 11B  is a view for explaining the gripping action synchronizing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows the synchronized state. 
         FIG. 12A  is a view for explaining the link mechanism composing the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and shows an approximate cross-sectional view as seen along the axial line of the link mechanism. 
         FIG. 12B  is a view for explaining the link mechanism composing the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and is an approximate cross-sectional view as seen from the side. 
         FIG. 13  is a view showing the eversion trajectory of the everting mechanism in the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 14A  is a view for explaining an example of the clamp member space maintaining mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the pre-eversion state. 
         FIG. 14B  is a view for explaining an example of the clamp member space maintaining mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the post-eversion state. 
         FIG. 15A  is a view for explaining an example of the engagement of the organ gripping mechanism using everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the pre-eversion state. 
         FIG. 15B  is a view for explaining an example of the engagement of the organ gripping mechanism using everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state during the eversion. 
         FIG. 15C  is a view for explaining an example of the engagement of the organ gripping mechanism using the everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the post-eversion state. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view showing the abbreviated structure of the ejector in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  is a view showing the abbreviated structure of the ejector and the ejection sequence controlling mechanism of the stapling mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18A  is a view for explaining the stapling mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows a summary of the operations of the firing mechanism. 
         FIG. 18B  is a view for explaining the stapling mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the abbreviated structure of the floating mechanism. 
         FIG. 19A  is a perspective view for explaining the forward ejector locking mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state prior to the manipulation of the ejection knob on the right. 
         FIG. 19B  is a perspective view for explaining the forward ejector locking mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the ejection knob on the right is manipulated. 
         FIG. 19C  is a perspective view for explaining the forward ejector locking mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the ejection knob on the left is manipulated. 
         FIG. 19D  is a perspective view for explaining the forward ejector locking mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the ejection knob on the left is returned. 
         FIG. 20A  is a view for explaining the forward ejector locking mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the ejection knob on the right is manipulated. 
         FIG. 20B  is a view for explaining the ejector lock releasing mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during manipulation of the ejection knob on the left. 
         FIG. 20C  is a view for explaining the ejector lock releasing mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during manipulation of the ejection knob on the left. 
         FIG. 20D  is a view for explaining the ejector lock releasing mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when manipulation of the ejection knob on the left is completed. 
         FIG. 20E  is a view for explaining the ejector lock releasing mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the manipulation of the ejection knob on the left is completed and the knob is returned. 
         FIG. 21A  is a planar view for explaining the structure of the UB connector in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 21B  is a lateral view for explaining the structure of the UB connector in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 22A  is a lateral view for explaining the releasing member controller which composes the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention. 
         FIG. 22B  is a planar view for explaining the releasing member controller which composes the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention. 
         FIG. 23A  is a view for explaining the action of the releasing member in the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during advance of the ejection knob on the left. 
         FIG. 23B  is a view for explaining the action of the releasing member in the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state after the advance of the ejection knob on the left is completed. 
         FIG. 23C  is a view for explaining the action of the releasing member in the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during the return of the ejection knob on the left. 
         FIG. 23D  is a view for explaining the action of the releasing member in the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state when the ejection knob on the left is returned. 
         FIG. 24A  is a view for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during gripping by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 24B  is a view for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during gripping by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 24C  is a view for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state after gripping by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 24D  is a view for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state during the return of the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 24E  is a view for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the present invention, and shows the state after the organ gripping mechanism is returned. 
         FIG. 25A  is a view for explaining the action when the engagement of the everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment is released by the grip releasing mechanism, and is a planar view showing the pre-release state. 
         FIG. 25B  is a view for explaining the action when the engagement of the everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment is released by the grip releasing mechanism, wherein  FIG. 25B  ( 1 ) is a planar view showing the state during the release and  FIG. 25B  ( 2 ) is a view shown in cross-section along the line X-X shown in  FIG. 25B  ( 1 ). 
         FIG. 25C  is a view for explaining the action when the engagement of the everting knob of the anastomotic apparatus in the first embodiment is released by the grip releasing mechanism, and is a planar view showing the state during release. 
         FIG. 25D  is a view for explaining the action when the engagement of the everting knob in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment is released by the grip releasing mechanism, wherein  FIG. 25D  ( 1 ) is a planar view showing the state after release and  FIG. 25D  ( 2 ) is a view shown in cross-section along the line Y-Y shown in  FIG. 25D  ( 1 ). 
         FIG. 26A  is a view for explaining an example and the action of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state prior to gripping of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 26B  is a view for explaining an example and the action of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state after gripping of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 27  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state when the organ tissue is gripped by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 28  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the process of everting the organ tissue gripped by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 29  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the process of everting the organ tissue gripped by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 30  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the process of everting the organ tissue gripped by the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 31  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state after eversion of the organ tissue is completed. 
         FIG. 32  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state when the edges of the everted tubular organ tissue are apposed. 
         FIG. 33  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state when the apposed edges of the organ tissue are stapled. 
         FIG. 34  is a view for explaining the action of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state when the stapled organ tissue is released from the grip of the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 35A  is a view for explaining a first modification and the action of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state prior to gripping of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 35B  is a view for explaining the action and a first modification of the arrangement of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state when the organ tissue is gripped. 
         FIG. 36A  is a view for explaining the action and a second modification of the arrangement of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to the first embodiment, and shows the state before gripping of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 36B  is a view for explaining the action and a second modification of the arrangement of the pointed teeth and the rake teeth of the organ gripping mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus of the first embodiment, and shows the state after gripping of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 37  is a perspective view showing the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state when the two sets of clamps are closed. 
         FIG. 38  is a perspective view showing the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state when the two sets of clamps are spread open. 
         FIG. 39  is a perspective view showing the clamp on the right in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 40  is a perspective view showing the clamp on the left in the anastomotic apparatus according a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 41  is a perspective view showing a portion of the internal structure of the clamp on the left in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 42  is a perspective view showing the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 43A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the pre-eversion state as seen from the clamping surface side. 
         FIG. 43B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the pre-eversion state as seen from the side opposite the clamping surface. 
         FIG. 43C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line A-A in  FIG. 43B . 
         FIG. 44A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the post-eversion state as seen from the clamping surface side. 
         FIG. 44B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the post-eversion state as seen from the side opposite the clamping surface. 
         FIG. 44C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line B-B in  FIG. 44 . 
         FIG. 45  is a perspective view showing the state before eversion and is for explaining the everting mechanism of the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 46  is a perspective view showing the state after eversion and is for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 47  is a view for explaining an example of the clamp member space maintaining mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to the second embodiment, and shows the state prior to action of the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 48  is a view for explaining an example of the clamp member space maintaining mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to the second embodiment, and shows the state after action of the organ gripping mechanism. 
         FIG. 49  is a perspective view showing the state prior to eversion of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment. 
         FIG. 50  is a perspective view showing the state after eversion of the organ gripping mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment. 
         FIG. 51A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment, and is a planar view showing the state prior to the eversion. 
         FIG. 51B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line D-D of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 51C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line C-C of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 52A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state during eversion. 
         FIG. 52B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line F-F of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 52C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line E-E of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 53A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state after the eversion. 
         FIG. 53B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line H-H of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 53C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line G-G of  FIG. 51A . 
         FIG. 54A  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view showing the state before the organ tissue is everted. 
         FIG. 54B  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view showing the state during eversion of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 54C  is a view for explaining the everting mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view showing the state after eversion of the organ tissue. 
         FIG. 55A  is a planar view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 55B  is a view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a view shown in cross-section along the line J-J in  FIG. 55A . 
         FIG. 55C  is an enlarged view for explaining the essential components of the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 56A  is a planar view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 56B  is a lateral view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 57A  is a planar view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 57B  is a lateral view for explaining the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 58  is a view for explaining the action of the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state prior to action of the ejection knob of the ejector. 
         FIG. 59  is a view for explaining the action of the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state after action of one of the ejection knobs of the ejector. 
         FIG. 60  is a view for explaining the action of the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state after action of both ejection knobs of the ejector. 
         FIG. 61  is a view for explaining the action of the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and is a planar view showing the state after action of both ejection knobs of the ejector and release by the release knob. 
     
    
    
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     The first embodiment of the present invention will now be explained with reference to the accompanying figures. 
       FIGS. 1 through 3  are views showing the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention. The numeric symbol  1  indicates the anastomotic apparatus while numeric symbols  2 R and  2 L indicate the clamps. 
       FIGS. 4 and 5  show paired clamp members  20 R (composed of clamp member  21 R and clamp member  25 R) which form clamp  2 R, and paired clamp members  20 L (composed of clamp member  21 L and clamp member  25 L) which form clamp  2 L.  FIG. 6  shows clamp member  25 L. 
     The numeric symbols R, L, Fr, Rr, U and D on the coordinate axes shown in  FIGS. 1 through 6  indicate direction associated with the anastomotic apparatus  1  and its composing members, with right (R), left (L), Fr (distal end side), up (U) and down (D) indicated for the case when the rear side Rr (referred to as the “handheld side” hereinafter) of the anastomotic apparatus  1  is held in the hand. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 through 3 , the anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided with a clamp  2 R which can rotate around the axis O 1 R and a clamp  2 L which can rotate around the axis O 1 L. 
     The clamps  2 R and  2 L can rotate around the axes O 1 R, O 1 L, respectively. 
     The clamp  2 R and clamp  2 L can be joined by inserting a connecting pin  23 L, which is formed on the same axis as axis O 2  which is perpendicular to the axis O 1 L, formed to clamp  2 L, into a connecting hole  23 R, which is formed to the same axis as axis O 2  which is perpendicular to the axis O 1 R formed to clamp  2 R. Clamp  2 R and clamp  2 L can mutually rotate around the axis O 2 . 
     When the clamp  2 R and the clamp  2 L are connected and are closed by rotating around the axis O 2 , then the axis O 1 R of clamp  2 R and the axis OIL of the clamp  2 L are designed to be disposed along the one axis O 1 . Note that the axis O 1  and the axis O 2  do not signify absolute coordinates in space. Rather they are axes standardized to anastomotic apparatus  1  when it is formed with the clamps  2 R, 2 L closed. 
     As shown in  FIG. 4 , the clamp  2 R is provided with a clamp member  21 R and a clamp member  25 R. These clamp members  21 R and  25 R are respectively provided with a fork which is formed extending in the stapling direction when the device is employed as anastomotic apparatus  1 ; an organ gripping mechanism  3  which is disposed to the longitudinal direction of clamp members  21 R, 25 R; an everting mechanism  5  which varies the arrangement of the organ gripping mechanism  3  in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamp members  21 R, 25 R, and everts the edges of the organ tissue gripped by the organ gripping mechanism  3 ; a firing mechanism  60  and an anvil member  67 ; and a grip controlling mechanism. 
     Further, the clamping surface of the clamp member  21 R and the clamping surface of the clamp member  25 R are formed to enable opposition of the surfaces, and to enable holding of the organ tissue by closing the clamp member  21 R and the clamp member  25 R. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , the clamp  20 L is provided with a clamp member  21 L and a clamp member  25 L. Clamp members  21 L and  25 L are respectively provided with a fork which is formed extending in the stapling direction when the device is employed as anastomotic apparatus  1 ; an organ gripping mechanism  3  which is disposed to the longitudinal direction of clamp members  21 L, 25 L; an everting mechanism  5  which varies the arrangement of the organ gripping mechanism  3  in cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clamp members  21 L, 25 L, and everts the edges of the organ tissue gripped by the organ gripping mechanism  3 ; a firing mechanism  60  and an anvil member  67 ; and a grip controlling mechanism. 
     Further, the clamping surface of the clamp member  21 L and the clamping surface of the clamp member  25 L are formed to enable opposition of the surfaces, and to enable holding of the organ tissue by closing the clamp member  21 L and the clamp member  25 L. 
     Note that the clamp  2 R and the clamp  2 L are designed to be able to close about the axis O 2  when an everting operation has been performed for each of the everting mechanisms  5  provided respectively to the clamp members  21 R,  25 R,  21 L,  25 L. 
     Further, the clamps  2 R and  2 L are designed to form two groups of mutually opposing clamp member pairs, clamp member pair  21  and clamp member pair  25 , when the anastomotic apparatus  1  is closed about the axis O 2 . 
     The surface which faces the space between the clamp member  21 R and the clamp member  21 L, which form clamp member pair  21 , and the space between clamp member  25 R and clamp member  25 L, which form the clamp member pair  25 , forms the staple facing surface (stapling surface). 
     Once the anastomotic apparatus  1  is formed, a stapling mechanism provided with a firing mechanism  60  and an anvil member  67  is formed respectively between the mutually opposing clamp member  21 R and clamp member  21 L, and clamp member  21 L  25 L and clamp member  25 R, with the firing mechanism  60  being disposed to the clamp member  21 R and the clamp member  25 L, and the anvil member  67  being disposed to the clamp members  21 L and  25 R. 
       FIG. 6  shows the abbreviated structure of the firing mechanism  60  that is disposed to the clamp member  25 L of the clamp  2 L. The firing mechanism  60  is provided with a staple housing  61  for housing the staples S, and an ejector  62 . 
     The clamp members  21 R, 25 R of the clamp  2 R and the clamp members  21 L,  25 L of the clamp  2 L are each covered by an externally visible cover of lightweight plastic resin which does not react with the organ tissue. 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , the organ gripping mechanism  3  is provided with a pointed teeth member (first gripping teeth plate member)  31 , a rake teeth member (second gripping teeth plate member)  35 , a housing  39 , a gripping teeth operating member (gripping teeth actuating member)  40 , and an engaging pin (first engaging member, second engaging member)  43 . Housing  39 , pointed teeth member  31 , rake teeth member  35 , and gripping teeth operating member  40 , are disposed from the front surface (stapling surface side) in this order overlying one another, and are designed to grip about the stapling site on the organ tissue. Further, the housing  39  is capable of holding the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 , including the tips  32 A of the pointed teeth  32  and the tips  36 A of the rake teeth  36 , so that exposure of the tip side of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  is prevented. 
     Note that in this embodiment, the term “piercing direction” refers to the direction in which the pointed teeth are pressed against the outside of the organ tissue (i.e., the direction in which the pointed teeth move). 
     The pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth  36  are disposed in an arrangement in which the rake teeth  36  are retracted by one pitch (i.e., the space interval between pointed teeth  32 ) toward the hand-held side with respect to the pointed teeth  32 . When the rake teeth  36  are advanced by one pitch, the tip  36 A of a rake tooth  36  is designed to roughly coincide (match) with the tip  32 A of the pointed tooth  32  which is one pitch ahead. 
     The pointed teeth member  31  consists of a plate-shaped member, wherein, for example, a plurality of straight needle-shaped pointed teeth  32  are disposed at equal pitch in a comb-like form, and first engaging cutouts  33  are formed to the pointed teeth member  31 . Further, in the first engaging cutout  33  there is formed a first slanted cutout  33 A, which, when progressing from the hand-held side (one side) to the distal end side (other side) along the direction of the pointed teeth  32  array, is slanted toward the side of the pointed teeth member  31  which is separated from the pointed teeth  32 , and an escape  33 B, which extends along the direction of the array from the first slanted cutout  33 A toward the distal end side. 
     Rake teeth member  35  consists of a plate-shaped member which is disposed parallel to the pointed teeth member  31 , wherein, for example, a plurality of hooked needle-shaped rake teeth  36  are formed corresponding to the various pointed teeth  32  and disposed at equal pitch to corresponding pointed teeth  32 . Further, second engaging cutouts  37  are formed which, when progressing from one side to the other side of the rake teeth member  35 , slant toward the side of rake teeth member  35  which is away from the rake teeth  36 . In this embodiment, a design is provided in which the rake teeth  36  are formed so that the distal end side thereof is directed toward the distal end side of the clamp members  20 R, 20 L, and the organ tissue P is gripped by advancing the rake teeth  36  by one pitch with respect to the pointed teeth  32 , so that the rake teeth  36  are caught on the organ tissue P which is pierced by the pointed teeth  32 . 
     The housing  39  is disposed to the front surface side of the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 , and is designed to prevent damage to the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  and to prevent contact with the operator by preventing exposure of the tips of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36 . Further, two long holes  39 A are formed aligned in the direction of the pointed teeth  32  array. The engaging pins  43  can move along the long holes  39 A. 
     Two engaging pins  43  are disposed to the gripping teeth operating member  40 . By manipulating the operating knob  41 , the engaging pins  43  undergo relative displacement with respect to the housing  39 , the rake teeth member  35  and the pointed teeth member  31 , moving from the handheld side to the distal end side of the clamp members  20 R, 20 L. 
     The first slated cutout  33 A, second engaging cutout  37 , and engaging pins  43  form a first drive mechanism. By moving the engaging pins  43  from the handheld side to the distal end side, the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are moved in the direction of arrow α, and become exposed at the edge  39 E of the housing  39 . 
     The escape  33 B, second engaging cutout  37 , and engaging pins  43  form a second drive mechanism. The engaging pins  43  move from the handheld side to the distal end side and are introduced into the escape  33 B, engage with the second engaging cutout  37 , and move the wall portion on the distal end side of the second engaging cutout  37  from the hand held side to the distal end side. As a result, the rake teeth member  35  and the pointed teeth member  31  undergo relative displacement in the direction of the pointed teeth  32  array, moving the rake teeth  36  in the direction of arrow β. The phase of rake teeth  36  and the pointed teeth  32  is thus changed by one pitch. 
     Note that in this embodiment, the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are both connected to the operating knob  41  and manipulate operating knob  41 . As a result, the rake teeth  36  move one pitch in the longitudinal direction with respect to the pointed teeth  32  and are exposed from the edge  39 E of the housing  39 . 
       FIGS. 8A and 8B  show an overview of the organ gripping mechanism  3 . Gripping teeth operating member  40  is connected to a connecting rod  12  via a connecting member  44 . The connecting rod  12  is connected to the connecting member  13 B via a UB connector  13 . The connecting member  13 B is connected to the operating knob  41 . 
     The gripping teeth operating member  40  engages with an engaging recess  12 G of the connecting rod  12  via an engaging projection  40 A. Note that the engaging recess  12 G is designed so that the width of the end surface  12 H in the longitudinal direction is formed to be slightly larger than the engaging projection  40 A. 
     As a result, the operating knob  41  is operated to move the connecting rod  12  in the advancing or retracting direction. The gripping teeth operating member  40  advances or retracts as a result, so that the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  of the organ gripping mechanism  3  are placed in the gripping state. On the other hand, even if the eversion operating knob  51  is rotated when the everting mechanism  5  is operated, the operating knob  41  undergoes relative displacement in the direction of rotation of the eversion operating knob  51 , thus preventing rotation of the operating knob  41 . 
     The connecting rod  12  is inserted in the axial direction of the eversion operating knob  51 , explained below, to allow sliding. By moving the operating knob  41  from the handheld side toward the distal end side (from right to left in  FIG. 8A ) as shown in  FIG. 8B , the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  move in the direction which exposes them from the edge  39 E of the housing  39  in the organ gripping mechanism  3 . 
     The part of the connecting rod  12  that is inserted into the eversion operating knob  51  is formed in the shape of a square column, for example. Rotation of the eversion operating knob  51  causes rotation of the connecting rod  12 , so that the everting mechanism  5  places the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  of the organ gripping mechanism  3  in the everting arrangement. 
     The rotation of the eversion operating knob  51  is not communicated to the UB connector  13 . 
     The action of the organ gripping mechanism  3  will now be explained with reference to  FIGS. 9A ,  9 B and  9 C. 
     First, the operating knob  41  is manipulated (moved from the right to the left side in  FIG. 9A ), moving the connecting member  13 B as shown in  FIG. 9A . As a result, the connecting rod  12  advances so that the engaging pins  43  engage with the inclined parts of the first slanted cutout  33 A of the pointed teeth member  31  and the second engaging cutout  37  of the rake teeth member  35 . 
     Next, the connecting member  13 B is moved further as shown in  FIG. 9B , so that the engaging pins  43  move along the inclined parts of the first slanted cutout  33 A of the pointed teeth member  31  and the second engaging cutout  37  of the rake teeth member  35 . The pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  move in the direction of arrow α, and are exposed from the edge  39 E of the housing  39 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 9C , the engaging pins  43  are guided in the escape  33 B of the pointed teeth member  31 , engaging with the second engaging cutout  37  of the rake teeth member  35  and pressing against the wall portion on the distal end side of the second engaging cutout  37 . When the rake teeth member  35  and the pointed teeth member  31  undergo relative displacement, the rake teeth  36  move in the direction of arrow β, and the phase of the rake teeth  36  and the pointed teeth  32  changes by one pitch. 
     Note that the first and second gripping teeth plate members may be designed so that the gripping teeth drive is connected to at least one of the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member to enable mutual relative displacement. 
     As shown in  FIG. 10 , a cut protector (guide for incising the organ tissue)  39 B is formed to the housing  39 . This cut protector  39 B is for cutting the organ tissue with a cutting blade C while maintaining a suitable distance from the stapling site when the organ tissue P is anastomosed on the front surface (where the end of the organ tissue P is present), and designating as the cut end a position removed a specific interval K from the position corresponding to the stapling site (tip  32 A of the pointed teeth  32  here). 
     By moving cutting blade (a scalpel blade, for example) C along the cut protector  39 B, the cutting area C 1  at the tip of the cutting blade C can easily cut and separate an area near the stapling site (at the optimal site for example) which is separated by a specific interval K from the tip  32 A of the pointed teeth  32 . 
     As a result, an excess or insufficiency of organ tissue P near the stapling site can be prevented and the anastomosis of the organ tissue P can be carried out stably and efficiently. Note that the cut protectors  39 B ideally intersect such that their gripping teeth tip sides form an angle in the range of 10° to 45° with respect to the direction in which the pointed teeth  32  extend. 
     Further, as shown in  FIG. 11A , a synchronizing projection  45 A is formed to the UB connector  13  of one of the clamp members of the respective clamps  2 R, 2 L, while a synchronizing recess  45 B is formed to the connector  14  which corresponds to the UB connector  13  and is disposed to the other clamp member. 
     The synchronizing projection  45 A and the synchronizing recess  45 B form a gripping action synchronizing mechanism  45  for synchronizing and moving the organ gripping mechanism  3 . 
     As a result, as shown in  FIG. 11B , the synchronizing projection  45 A is inserted into the synchronizing recess  45 B by closing the clamps  2 R, 2 L. As a result, the corresponding two organ gripping mechanisms  3  are driven in synchronization with the organ tissue P held between the clamping surfaces, and the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are driven in synchronization. 
     The everting mechanism  5  is designed so that an eversion operating knob (everting operator)  51  for everting the organ gripping mechanism  3  through remote operation, and a link  53 , whose arrangement when viewed from the direction of the longitudinal axis of the anastomotic apparatus  1  is changed through rotation of the connecting rod  12  in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the fork, are employed to move the organ gripping mechanism  3  within an eversion movement range which extends from a pre-eversion position, at which piercing near the stapling site occurs, to a post-eversion position, at which the stapling site on the organ tissue is positioned on the stapling surface. Note that an engaging part, not shown in the figures, is provided in between the eversion operating knob  51  and the clamp members  21 R,  21 L,  25 R,  25 L, for stopping the everting mechanism  5  at the pre-eversion position and the post-eversion position. 
     A lock recess is formed in the organ gripping mechanism  3  and a lock projection (not shown) is formed in the eversion operating knob  51 . When the everting operation is performed, the lock projection enters the lock recess. When the eversion operating knob  51  is rotated, the lock projection engages with the lock recess, and is held at a position which exposes the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  of the organ gripping mechanism  3 . At the same time the organ gripping mechanism  3  is held at the post-eversion position, maintaining the everted state. 
     In this embodiment, the link  53  is composed of a plurality (4 or more) of links  53 A,  53 B,  53 C,  53 D as shown in  FIGS. 12A and 12B . Link  53 A is formed in between support point J 1  and support point J 2 , wherein one end of link  53 A is designated as support point J 1  formed to the main body side of the anastomotic apparatus  1  and formed to coincide with the rotational axis of the connecting rod  12 , and the other end of link  53 A is designated as support point J 2  formed to the link member  52 B. By rotating the connecting rod  12  using the eversion operating knob  51 , the arrangement of the link  53  is changed and the housing  39  is warped outward. 
     The link  53 B is formed in between support point J 2  and support point J 3 , wherein one end of link  53 B is designated as support point J 2  formed to the link member  52 B, and the other end of link  53 B is designated as support point J 3  formed to housing  39 . The link  53 C is formed in between support point J 3  and support point J 4 , wherein one end of link  53 C is designated as support point J 3  formed to the housing  39 , and the other end of link  53 C is designated as support point J 4  formed in the same way to the housing  39 . The link  53 D is formed in between the support point J 4  and the support point J 1  which are each formed to housing  39 . 
     In this embodiment, the everting mechanism  5  forms a square-shaped link  53  formed by links  53 A,  53 B,  53 C,  53 D. 
       FIG. 13  is a view showing the trajectory of the eversion of the organ tissue P by everting mechanism  5  consisting of link  53 . By providing the above design, eversion of the organ tissue P which is gripped by the organ gripping mechanism  3  can be smoothly carried out with slight force by rotating the eversion operating knob  51 , and the stress on the organ tissue P can be reduced by preventing the application of unnecessary pulling force on the organ tissue P during eversion. 
     Note that other mechanisms consisting of four or more links may be employed for the links forming the everting mechanism  5 . 
     Further, the clamps  2 R, 2 L forming the anastomotic apparatus  1  are provided with a clamp member space maintaining mechanism for adjusting and maintaining the space between the paired clamp members  20 R, 20 L within a specific interval during the eversion, by rotating the eversion operating knob  51 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 14A and 14B , the clamp member space maintaining mechanism is provided with a fork connecting member  22 , which is provided to the distal end side of either one of the clamp members  20  which form the clamp  2 , and a connecting rod  12  of the organ gripping mechanism  3  which is disposed to the other clamp member  20 . A housing space is formed to the fork connecting member  22  for housing the tip  12 A of the connecting rod  12 . 
     The tip  12 A of the connecting rod  12  has a tapered surface formed to one side and a flat surface formed to the other side of its distal end. A housing space in the fork connecting member  22  is designed to permit easy insertion of the tip  12 A of the connecting rod  12  into the housing space without warping. In addition, an inner wall surface is formed which is pressed by the flat wall part of the tip  12 A when the organ gripping mechanism  3  is everted. 
     As a result, when the organ gripping mechanism  3  is operated by advancing the connecting rod  12  with the clamps  2  in the closed state, the tip  12 A is inserted smoothly into the housing of the fork connecting member  22  as shown in  FIG. 14A . 
     When the connecting rod  12  is rotated in this state using the eversion operating knob  51 , the inclination of the taper at the tip  12 A changes as shown in  FIG. 14B , the flat surface of the tip  12 A comes into contact with the inner wall surface of the housing and the space between the paired clamp members  20 R, 20 L is adjusted to a specific space interval and maintained. 
     Further, the respective clamps  2  have a grip controlling mechanism for preventing the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35  from moving relative to one another when the organ gripping mechanism  3  is moved to the post-eversion position side, thereby preventing the everted organ tissue P from slipping free from the organ gripping mechanism  3 . 
     The grip controlling mechanism is provided with a engaging recess  13 A which is formed in the UB connector  13 , and an engaging projection  51 A which is formed to side of the eversion operating knob  51  which is in the advancing direction during an everting manipulation of the eversion operating knob  51 . This grip controlling mechanism is realized by insertion of the engaging projection  51 A into the engaging recess  13 A when the everting operation is performed by rotating the eversion operating knob  51 . 
     Specifically, as shown in  FIGS. 15A  ( 1 ) and ( 2 ), when the organ gripping mechanism  3  is advanced in order to grip the organ tissue P with the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36 , the UB connector  13  also advances. 
     Next, as shown in  FIGS. 15B  ( 1 ) and ( 2 ), when the UB connector  13  is advanced, the engaging recess  13 A reaches the position corresponding to the engaging projection  51 A of the eversion operating knob  51 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIGS. 15C  ( 1 ) and ( 2 ), when the knob  51  is rotated to create the everted state, the engaging projection  51 A is inserted into the engaging recess  13 A, preventing the retraction of the UB connector  13 . 
     Note that FIG.  15 A( 1 ), FIG.  15 B( 1 ), and FIG.  15 C( 1 ) are figures showing the inclination of the releasing member  90  with respect to the UB connector  13 , and the FIG.  15 A( 2 ), FIG.  15 B( 2 ), and FIG.  15 C( 2 ) are figures showing positions relative to the engaging projection  51 A of the eversion operating knob  51 , with the releasing member  90  omitted therefrom. Further, the eversion operating knob  51  shown by the dashed lines in FIG.  15 A( 2 ) and FIG.  15 B( 2 ) conceptually shows the relative positions of the engaging projection  51 A and the engaging recess  13 A. 
     As a result, the retraction of the UB connector is prevented, and the organ tissue P can be stably held when in the everted state by preventing the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  from slipping free from the everted organ tissue P. 
     Note that the mechanism for stably gripping the organ tissue P when in the everted state may be realized by other mechanisms and the design of the aforementioned mechanism can be optionally selected. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 , stapling mechanisms are formed between the two sets of clamp member pairs  21 ,  25 , i.e., clamp member  21 R and clamp member  25 R forming clamp  2 R, and clamp member  21 L and clamp member  25 L forming clamp  2 L, which are mutually opposable between the partnered clamps  2 R, 2 L. The two sets of stapling mechanisms are respectively provided with a firing mechanism  60  and an anvil member  67 . 
       FIG. 16  and  FIG. 17  are views for explaining the operation of the firing mechanism  60  and  FIGS. 18A and 18B  are views for explaining the operation of the stapling mechanism. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 4 and 5 , the firing mechanism  60  is provided with an upper firing mechanism  60 R which is disposed to the clamp  2 R and a lower firing mechanism  60 L which is disposed to clamp  2 L. Each firing mechanism  60  is provided with an ejector  62  and a staple housing  61  for holding staples S such as shown in  FIG. 18A . 
     Further, with regard to the ejection sliders  63 R, 63 L, as shown in  FIG. 16 , the ejection slider  63 R forming the upper stapling mechanism in anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided to the frame  11 R for forming the clamp member  21 R of the clamp  2 R, and the ejection slider  63 L forming the lower stapling mechanism in anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided to the frame  15 L for forming the clamp member  25 L of the clamp  2 L 
     In this embodiment, the firing mechanism  60  is disposed to the clamp members (one clamp member)  21 R, 25 L of the clamp member pairs  21 , 25 . The anvil member  67  is disposed to the clamp members (other clamp member)  21 L, 25 R. 
     In other words, in clamp  2 R, as shown in  FIG. 4 , the upper firing mechanism  60 R for stapling the side which is up when the operator is holding the anastomotic apparatus  1  is disposed to the clamp member  21  R, and the anvil member  67 R which corresponds to the lower firing mechanism  60 R disposed to clamp  2 R is disposed to the clamp member  21 R, for example. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5 , in clamp  2 L, the lower firing mechanism  60 L is disposed to the clamp member  25 L and the anvil member  67 L is disposed to clamp member  21 L. 
     Staple housing  61  has a plurality of holding holes (not shown) corresponding to the shape and array of the staples S. In this embodiment, the holding holes are formed so that the upper and lower two rows of staples S are disposed in a parallel array along the longitudinal direction of the respective clamp members  21 R, 25 L. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 18A and 18B , an ejector  62  is provided with an ejection slider  63 , a slider head  63 H formed to the distal end of the ejection slider  63 , an ejection knob  64  as show in  FIGS. 16 and 17  for inputting to the ejection slider  63 , and knockouts  65 . 
     Further, the ejection slider  63  is provided with an ejection slider  63 R and an ejection slider  63 L. 
     Staples S are highly strong and rust-resistant and are formed of a material such as titanium or the like which does not readily cause biologic reaction. The staples are formed in an U-shape. The needle portions at either end of the staple, which are formed by bending the staple ends with respect to the central axis of the staple, are designed to engage and staple overlapping sections of organ tissue P by bending the needle portions toward the middle of the central axis of the staple. 
     As shown in  FIG. 18A , respective anvil members  67  are provided with two rows of forming recesses for forming the staples by bending the needle portions at either end of the ejected staple S toward the middle of the central axis, with these anvil members disposed corresponding to the respective staple housings  61 R, 61 L. 
     As shown in  FIG. 18A , the stapling mechanism is designed so that when the ejection slider  63  is advanced, the slider head  63 H pushes against the tapered portion of the knockout  65  and advances toward the staples S housed in the staple housing  61 . As a result, the staples S are then sequentially ejected toward the anvil member  67 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 16 and 17 , a slider guide  64 S is formed forward to the advancing direction (direction of movement during ejection) of the ejection knob  64 R for the ejection slider  63 R. This slider guide  64 S extends from the ejection knob  64 R to the front of the ejection knob  64 L, and is designed to engage with a guide formed to the frame (not shown) of clamp member  21 L corresponding to frame  11 R, and limit horizontal deviation when the ejection knob  64 R is advanced or retracted. 
     The slider guide  64 S forms an ejection sequence controlling mechanism, and prevents the advance of the ejection slider  63 L ahead of the ejection slider  63 R, and prevents the advance of the ejection slider  63 L when the ejection slider  63 R is at the starting position (position prior to operation). 
     As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of errors in operation in the case where the operating sequence during anastomosis requires stapling of the upper tissue by ejection slider  63 R, followed by stapling of the lower tissue. 
     As shown in  FIG. 17 , a slider guide  64 T is formed to the rear of the advancing direction of the ejection knob  64 L of the ejection slider  63 L. This slider guide  64 T is designed to prevent horizontal deviation when advancing or retracting the ejection knob  64 L by engaging with the space employed for the guide which is formed between a frame and its corresponding frame (not shown) when the clamp member  25 L and the clamp member  25 R are closed. 
     Respective lock knobs  64 P, 64 Q are formed to ejection knobs  64 R, 64 L. These ejection knobs  64 R, 64 L are designed to be able to advance when lock knobs  64 P, 64 Q are pressed and the engagement between the engaging part formed in lock knobs  64 P, 64 Q and the cutout (cutout  11 P in frame  11 R for example) formed in the guide portion of the frame is released. 
     As a result, it is possible to prevent an operation mistake of advancing respective ejection knobs  64 R, 64 L. 
     A floating mechanism  68  is provided to the stapling mechanism. As shown in  FIG. 18B , this floating mechanism  68  is composed by forming the diameter of the anvil attachment hole  67 A for providing the anvil member  67  to the clamp  2  to be slightly larger than the attachment screw  67 B, enabling the relative position of the anvil member  67  with respect to the staple housing  61  to be adjusted within a specific range. 
     Note, in this embodiment, an explanation was made of the case in which a floating mechanism  68  is provided to the anvil member  67  side, and the staple housing  61  is fixed in place. However, the floating mechanism  68  may be provided freely to either the staple housing  61  or the anvil member  67 . It is also acceptable to provide the floating mechanism  68  to the staple housing  61  side, or to both the staple housing  61  and the anvil member  67 . 
     In the stapling mechanism, a positioning pin  61 A (positioning mechanism) such as shown in  FIG. 18B  is provided to the staple facing surface of the staple housing  61 , and a positioning hole (positioning mechanism)  66 A is formed to the staple facing surface of the anvil member  67 . The relative positions of the staple housing  61  and the anvil member  67  are maintained by introducing the positioning pin  61 A into the positioning hole  66 A. 
     As a result of the aforementioned design, it is possible to stably form a staple S in the gripped organ tissue P even when there is a deviation in the alignment of the stapling mechanism and thereby prevent the occurrence of poor staple formation or poor stapling, for example. 
     The anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided with a forward ejection locking mechanism, and is designed so that the ejector which is first operated from among the two sets of stapling mechanisms is locked at the ejection completion position and cannot move. 
     In this embodiment, the forward ejection locking mechanism is provided with a slider locking member  71  provided to the main body of the anastomotic apparatus and a slider locking recess  75  formed to the ejection slider  63 R such as are shown in  FIGS. 19A-19D  and  FIGS. 20A-20E . 
     The slider locking member  71  is provided with three arms, which are formed of a resin such as plastic or the like, and which extend from the main body of the member in which the attachment hole for attaching to the anastomotic apparatus  1  is formed toward the periphery. The three arms serve respectively as a lock  71 A, biasing member  71 B, and releasing pin  71 C. The slider locking member  71  is designed so that its inclination which is centered on the lock  71 A and the attachment hole for releasing pin  71 C changes as a result of elastic deformation of the biasing member  71 B. 
     The forward ejection locking mechanism is designed so that when the ejection slider  63 R has been advanced, the lock  71 A of the slider locking member  71  engages in the slider locking recess  75  of the ejection slider  63 R at this leading edge position, locking the ejection slider  63 R and preventing the advance or retraction of the ejection slider  63 R. 
     The action of the forward ejection locking mechanism will now be explained with reference to the  FIGS. 19A-19D . 
     As shown in  FIG. 19A , the ejection slider  63 R is advanced in order to staple the organ tissue P above the anastomotic apparatus  1  which is clamped by the clamp member pair  21 . 
     When the advanced ejection slider  63 R arrives at the leading edge, the lock  71 A engages with the slider locking recess  75  as shown in  FIG. 19B , preventing further movement of the ejection slider  63 R. This state is maintained until the ejection slider  63 L is moved to the leading edge and then retracted. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 19C , the ejection slider  63 L is advanced in order to staple the organ tissue P below the anastomotic apparatus  1  which is clamped by the clamp member pair  25 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 19D , when the ejection slider  63 L is retracted, the lock  71 A is freed from the slider locking recess  75 , thereby enabling sliding of the ejection slider  63 R. 
     Further, the anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided with an ejector lock releasing mechanism. By moving the ejection slider  63  which is operated later to the starting position after completing ejection of the staples S, the lock on the ejection slider  63  which was moved first and engaged by the forward ejection locking mechanism is released and movement is enabled. 
     In this embodiment, the ejector lock releasing mechanism has a slider locking member  71  and a releasing groove  80  formed to the ejection slider  63 L. 
     The ejector lock releasing mechanism is designed as follows. As shown in  FIGS. 19A-19D  and  FIGS. 20A-20E , the ejection slider  63 R (one of the ejectors) is operated first, followed by the ejection slider  63 L (the other ejector), after which both ejection sliders  63 R, 63 L are returned to the starting position. By returning to the starting position side, the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are retracted and gripping by the organ gripping mechanism  3  is released. 
     Note that it is preferable from an operational perspective to employ the ejection slider  63 L as the lagging edge when the lock on the ejection slider  63 R which was operated first is released using the ejector lock releasing mechanism. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 17 ,  19 A- 19 D and  FIGS. 20A-20E , a releasing groove  80  is formed to the ejection slider  63 L. The releasing groove  80  engages with the lock releasing pin  71 C and releases the lock  71 A from the slider locking recess  75 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 17 ,  19 A- 19 D and  FIGS. 20A-20E , the releasing groove  80  is provided with a pin guide  81 , a inclined part  82 , and a deformation maintaining part  83  which are formed to the upper surface of the ejection slider  63 L. 
     The operation of the ejector lock releasing mechanism will now be explained with reference to  FIGS. 20A-20E . Note that for the purpose of convenience, the slider guide  64 S in  FIG. 20  is not shown in these figures. 
     First, as shown in  FIG. 20A , the ejection slider  63 L is advanced in order to staple the organ tissue P which is clamped below the anastomotic apparatus  1 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 20B , when the ejection of the staples S by the ejection slider  63 L is finished, the lock releasing pin  71 C approaches the pin guide  81  of the releasing groove  80 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 20C , when the ejection slider  63 L approaches the leading edge, the lock releasing pin  71 C approaches the edge of the back side of the wall which is formed between the inclined part  82  and the pin guide  81  of the releasing groove  80 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 20D , when the ejection slider  63 L reaches the leading edge, movement of the lock releasing pin  71 C from the pin guide  81  to the inclined part  82  is enabled. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 20E , when the ejection slider  63 L is retracted, the lock releasing pin  71 C moves along the inclined part  82  to the outside of the ejection slider  63 L side (i.e., up in  FIG. 20E ) 
     As a result, the biasing member  71 B of the slider locking member  71  deforms, and the lock  71 A deforms on the side away from the slider locking recess  75 , releasing the lock on the ejection slider  63 L. 
     In addition, the anastomotic apparatus  1  has a grip releasing mechanism (lock releasing mechanism). 
       FIGS. 21A through 24E  are views for explaining the grip releasing mechanism. 
     The grip releasing mechanism is provided with a releasing member  90 , a releasing member controller  95  which is formed to the ejection slider  63 R, and an engaging recess  13 C which can engage with the engaging pin  93  which is formed to the UB connector  13 . 
     UB connector  13  is provided with the engaging recess  13 C composing a grip releasing mechanism such as shown in  FIG. 21A  and  FIG. 21B , and is capable of engaging with the engaging pin  93 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 21B , the UB connector  13  composes a vertical lock  27  for locking the upper clamp members  21 R, 21 L and the lower clamp members  25 R, 25 L in the closed state. 
     The vertical lock  27  is provided with an engaging projection  28  and a release knob  29 . 
     The engaging projection  28  is disposed to the lower clamp members  25 R, 25 L, and the release knob  29  is disposed to the upper clamp members  21 R, 21 L 
     The engaging projection  28  consists of a plate member which extends toward the upper clamp members  21 R, 21 L side, and is provided with a plurality of engaging grooves  28 A formed parallel to the axes O 1 R, O 1 L of the clamps  2 R, 2 L. 
     The release knob  29  is for operating the vertical lock by engaging with the engaging projection  28 , and for releasing the locked vertical lock  27 . The release knob  29  is provided with a wall  29 A in which a hole for inserting the engaging projection  28  is formed, and an engaging member  29 B for locking the engaging projection  28 . 
     The engaging member  29 B is biased toward the engaging groove  28 A, and an engaging projection  29 C, formed at the distal end of the engaging member  28 B, engages in the engaging groove  28 A, thereby locking the clamps  2 R, 2 L in the closed state. 
     Further, by moving the release knob  28  opposite the biasing direction, the engagement of the engaging projection  29 C in the engaging groove  28 A is released and the vertical lock  27  is released. 
     A rotating pin  92  and an engaging pin  93  are formed to the releasing member  90 . The rotating pin  92  is provided to the surface of one side at one end of the releasing member main body  91 , which is formed in a circular shape, and can rotate with respect to anastomotic apparatus  1 . The engaging pin  93  is formed to the surface of the other side, i.e., the surface opposite that to which the rotating pin  92  is formed, at the other end of the releasing member main body  91 . The releasing member  90  is connected to the anastomotic apparatus  1  via the rotating pin  92 . 
       FIGS. 22A and 22B  are views for explaining the releasing member controller  95 . 
       FIG. 22A  is a lateral view and  FIG. 22B  is a planar view showing the bottom surface of the ejection slider  63 R. The releasing member controller  95  is provided with a releasing member deforming inclined part  96  which is formed to the bottom surface of the ejection slider  63 R, the rear side of the releasing member deforming inclined part  96  becoming gradually higher with increasing distance from the bottom surface of the ejection slider  63 R; a releasing member restoring step  97  which is formed to the back side of the releasing member deforming inclined part  96 ; and a inclined part  98  on which the engaging pin  93  of the releasing member  90 , which is disposed roughly perpendicular to the ejection slider  63 R, rotates toward the direction of movement (the direction of retraction) of the ejection slider  63 R due to retraction of the ejection slider  63 R. 
       FIGS. 23A-23D  and  FIGS. 24A-24E  are views for explaining the action of the grip releasing mechanism.  FIGS. 23A-23D  are for explaining the action of the releasing member  90 .  FIGS. 24A-24E  are for explaining the release of the organ gripping mechanism  3  by the releasing member  90 . 
     First, the ejection slider  63 L is advanced as shown in  FIG. 23A . 
     Next, the releasing member controller  95  of the ejection slider  63 L is advanced to the releasing member  90 , as shown in  FIG. 23B , causing the releasing member main body  91  to ride up onto the releasing member deforming inclined part  96  of the releasing member controller  95 . Because the releasing member main body  91  undergoes deformation, the releasing member  90  does not rotate in this case. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 23C , when the deformed releasing member  90  reaches the releasing member restoring step  97  of the releasing member controller  95 , the releasing member main body  91  drops from the releasing member deforming inclined part  96  onto the releasing member restoring step  97 , resolving the deformation of the releasing member main body  91 . As a result, the releasing member  90  does not rotate when the ejection slider  63 L advances. 
     Next, when the ejection slider  63 L is retracted as shown in  FIG. 23D , the releasing member  90  is rotated by the inclined part  98 . As a result, the engaging pin  93  of the releasing member  90  is inserted into the engaging recess  13 A of the UB connector  13 . 
       FIGS. 24A-24E  are views for explaining the action of the releasing member  90  in the grip releasing mechanism. 
     First, the operating knob  41  is advanced to operate the organ gripping mechanism  3  as shown in  FIG. 24A . 
       FIG. 24B  shows the position when the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are both moved and exposed in the organ gripping mechanism  3 .  FIG. 24C  shows the case where the rake teeth  36  reach the leading edge and UB connector  13  has advanced to the position at which the organ tissue P is gripped (the arrow in the return direction is omitted). 
     The releasing member  90  does not rotate during the states shown in  FIG. 24A  and  FIG. 24B , until the UB connector  13  reaches the position shown in  FIG. 24C , nor during the states shown in  FIG. 23A  and  FIG. 23B , until the releasing member main body  91  reaches the state shown in  FIG. 23C  and deforms, allowing the releasing member  90  to ride up over the releasing member controller  95 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 24C , the releasing member  90  begins to rotate due to the releasing member controller  95  in  FIGS. 23B ,  23 C. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 24D , releasing member  90  rotates, and the engaging pin  93  of the releasing member  90  begins to engage with the engaging recess  13 C of the UB connector  13 , and the connecting rod  12  of the organ gripping mechanism  3  is retracted via the UB connector  13 . As a result, the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  sink down into the housing  39 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 24E , the releasing member  90  is rotated until reaching the rotation edge. The UB connector  13  is retracted back to this position and the grip on the organ tissue P is released by the organ gripping mechanism  3 . 
     As discussed above, by engaging the releasing member  90  with the engaging recess  13 C of the UB connector  13  and retracting the UB connector  13 , the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  come free from the organ tissue P without returning the everting mechanism  5  to its original pre-eversion position. As a result, the organ tissue P can be freed from the anastomotic apparatus  1  while maintaining the state of apposition in the anastomosed organ tissue P. 
     The specific operation will now be explained with reference to  FIGS. 25A-25D . 
     First, when the ejection slider  63 L is advanced and the stapling is concluded, the engaging projection  51 A is inserted into the engaging recess  13 A of the UB connector  13  as shown in  FIG. 25A . This state is equivalent to that shown in FIGS.  15 C( 1 ) and  15 C( 2 ). 
     Next, when the ejection slider  63 L is retracted and the releasing member  90  rotates (see  FIGS. 23C and 23D ), the engaging pin  93  comes in contact with the engaging projection  51 A as shown in FIGS.  25 B( 1 ),( 2 ) and is pressed in the direction which pulls the engaging projection  51 A from the engaging recess  13 A. Once the releasing member  90  rotates to a specific angle, the engaging projection  51 A is pulled out from the engaging recess  13 A as shown in  FIG. 25C . 
     As result, the eversion operating knob  51  does not return to the original position when the UB connector  13  is retracted, and the UB connector  13  can be retracted by pulling out the engaging projection  51 A from the engaging recess  13 A as shown in FIGS.  25 D( 1 ),( 2 ). 
     Here, FIG.  25 B( 1 ) is a view in cross-section along the line X-X of FIG.  25 B( 2 ) and FIG.  25 D( 1 ) is a view in cross-section along the line Y-Y of FIG.  25 D( 2 ). 
     The action of the anastomotic apparatus  1  will now be explained with reference to  FIG. 26A  through  FIG. 34 . 
     First, a marker (not shown in the figures) is disposed in between the paired opposing clamping surfaces in clamp  2  to facilitate visualization when the edges of the tubular organ tissue P are flattened. Clamp  2  is made to grip by rotating around the axis O 1  and operating knob  41  is manipulated. As a result, organ tissue P is pierced by pointed teeth  32  as shown in  FIG. 26A  and  FIG. 26B , and the organ tissue P is pulled and gripped by the rake teeth  36 . 
     The example here shows the case for gripping the edges of a tubular tissue from which a diseased portion has been excised. However, it is typically the procedural sequence to clamp the tubular organ tissue prior to excision of the diseased area and formation of an edge, and then remove the disease area. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 27  and  FIG. 28 , the eversion operating knob  51  is manipulated to change the arrangement of the link  53  of the everting mechanism  5 , everting the edges of the organ tissue P.  FIGS. 29 and 30  show this process ongoing. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 31 , the eversion operating knob  51  is rotated further, moving the edges of the organ tissue P to the position at which the eversion is completed. 
     Next, the two sets of clamps  2 R, 2 L are rotated about the axis O 2 , so that clamp  2 R and clamp  2 L are positioned opposite one another as shown in  FIG. 32 , and the edges of the opening in the organ tissue P everted by clamps  2 R, 2 L are brought into apposition. 
     The clamp  2 R and the clamp  2 L are sufficiently overlapped at this time due to the fork connector hook N which is provided at their distal ends. 
     Next, the right and left firing mechanisms  60  are operated to staple the respective organ tissue P sections apposed as shown in  FIG. 33  using staples S. 
     Stapling is carried out by operating the respective ejection knobs  64 R, 64 L causing sequential sliding of the respective ejection sliders  63 R, 63 L. The respective slider heads  63 H then advance, causing the corresponding knockouts  65  to advance. As a result, the staples S are ejected from the staple housing  61  toward the anvil member  67  and are formed by bending of the needle portions. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 34 , the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  of the organ gripping mechanism  3  are retracted by sequentially retracting the ejection slider  63 L and the ejection slider  63 R, moving the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  away from the organ tissue P. 
     In this state, the clamps  2 R and  2 L are opened, after which they are rotated about the axis O 2 , thereby separating the respective clamp members  21 R, 21 L, 25 R, 25 L of the anastomotic apparatus from the organ tissue P. 
     Note that the above-described first embodiment described the case where the pointed teeth  32  extend roughly in the piercing direction. However, in place of pointed teeth  32 , it is also acceptable to provide pointed teeth  232  which are formed extending with a slight incline toward the rake teeth  236  side, as shown in  FIG. 35A  and  FIG. 35B . By employing this structure, piercing can be carried out easily and sufficient gripping together with the rake teeth  236  of the organ tissue P is enabled. 
     Further, as shown in  FIGS. 36A and 36B  for example, pointed teeth  332  may be formed with a curve such as for rake teeth  336 , with the tips  332 A gradually displaced toward the rake teeth  336  side. By employing this structure, damages to the organ tissue P can be prevented and gripping to hold the organ tissue is ensured. Note that profiles other than that of rake teeth  336  may be employed in a design in which the tips are gradually displaced toward the rake teeth side. 
     In the clamp members  21 R,  21 L,  25 R,  25 L, the eversion operating knob  51  is employed to perform horizontal remote operation to hold the organ gripping mechanism  3  at the pre-eversion position or the post-eversion position. As a result, it is possible to easily carry out the everting operation, and to carry out a stable everting operation by holding the organ gripping mechanism  3  with certainty at the pre- and post-eversion positions. 
     In the clamps  102 R, 102 L, the organ tissue P held by clamp  2  can be maintained at roughly the same thickness, so that the organ tissue P can be stapled while being held stably. 
     Further, by providing a grip controlling mechanism, the organ gripping mechanism  3  is held at the pre-eversion position or post-eversion position respectively. When the organ gripping mechanism  3  is moved to the post-eversion position side, the everted organ tissue P is prevented from coming free from the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36 , thereby enabling the gripped organ tissue P to be held stably. 
     Further, in the clamp members  21 R, 21 L, 25 R, 25 L, the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are housed in the housing  39 . As a result, the tips  32 A, 36 A of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are prevented from coming into contact with and injuring or damaging an external object. 
     As a result, a healthcare professional or the like is able to handle the equipment easily, safely and effectively. 
     Further, it is possible to prevent damage to the organ tissue P by damaged pointed teeth  32  or rake teeth  36 . 
     In clamps  2 R and  2 L, the gripped organ tissue P can be easily and effectively gripped and everted by the organ gripping mechanism  3  and the everting mechanism  5  of the respective clamp members. 
     Further, in the clamps  2 R and  2 L, the corresponding upper and lower organ gripping mechanisms  3  are operated in synchrony, so that the organ tissue P can be simultaneously gripped from above and below, enabling stable gripping of the organ tissue P. 
     The anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided with a separation controlling mechanism. As a result, the clamps  2 R, 2 L can only be opened when the two ejectors are both positioned at the starting point, thereby preventing damage to the organ tissue P. 
     In this anastomotic apparatus  1 , the organ tissue P is gripped securely by the organ gripping mechanism  3  and held between the clamping surfaces during operation of the two ejection knobs  64 R, 64 L and completion of the anastomosis, thus enabling a stable anastomosis to be performed. 
     By operating release knob  29  in this anastomotic apparatus  1 , the gripping by vertical lock  27  and the organ gripping mechanism  3  can be easily released and injury to the organ tissue P caused by multiple sequential or mistaken operations during anastomosis can be prevented. Thus a continuous operational sequence can be carried out easily and safely. 
     As described above, the anastomotic apparatus  1  enables the anastomosis of organ tissue P efficiently and safely. 
     Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to the figures. 
       FIGS. 37 and 38  are views showing the anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention. Numeric symbol  101  indicates the anastomotic apparatus and numeric symbols  102 R, 102 L indicate the clamps. 
       FIGS. 39 and 40  are views showing the paired clamp member  120 R (formed from clamp member  121 R and clamp member  125 R) which composes the clamp  102 R, and paired clamp member  120 L (formed from clamp members  121 L and clamp members  125 L) which composes the clamp  102 L.  FIG. 41  is a view showing the clamp member  125 L. 
     The symbols R, L, Fr, Rr, U and D along the coordinate axes shown in  FIGS. 37 through 41  show directions associated with anastomotic apparatus  1  and its composing members, and shows right (R), left (L), Fr (front), up (U) and down (D) when the rear Rr (“handheld side” hereinafter) of the anastomotic apparatus  1  is held on the handheld side. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 37 and 38 , the anastomotic apparatus  101  is provided with a clamp  102 R capable of rotating around axis O 1 R and a clamp  102 L capable of rotating around axis O 1 L. 
     The clamps  102 R and  102 L are designed to be able to rotate around respective axes O 1 R,O 1 L. 
     Further, clamps  102 R and  102 L can be connected by inserting a connecting pin  123 L, which is formed on the same axis as axis O 2  which is perpendicular to the axis O 1 L which is formed to clamp  102 L, into a connecting hole  123 R, which is formed to the same axis as axis O 2  which is perpendicular to the axis O 1 R formed in clamp  102 R. Clamp  102 R and clamp  102 L are designed to enable mutual rotation around axis O 2 . 
     When the clamp  102 R and the clamp  102 L are connected and closed by rotating around the axis O 2 , the axis O 1 R of the clamp  102 R and the axis O 11  of the clamp  102 L are disposed to the single axis O 1 . 
     A locking member (indicated by numeric symbol N in  FIG. 1 ), not shown in these figures, is provided for closing the distal end side of the clamps when the clamps  102 R and  102 L are in the closed state, thereby preventing opening of the left and right clamps  102 R, 102 L when the anastomosis is being performed. 
     Note that the axis O 1  and the axis O 2  do not signify absolute coordinates in space. Rather, they are axes that are standardized to the anastomotic apparatus  1  when it is formed with the clamps  2 R, 2 L closed. 
     As shown in  FIG. 39 , the clamp  102 R is provided with a clamp member  121 R and a clamp member  125 R. 
     The clamp members  121 R and  125 R are respectively provided with a fork which is formed extending in the stapling direction when employed as anastomotic apparatus  101 ; an organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed in the longitudinal direction of clamp members  121 R, 125 R; an everting mechanism  105 ; a firing mechanism  160  and an anvil member  67 ; and a grip controlling mechanism. 
     The everting mechanism  105  is designed to evert the edges of the organ tissue which is gripped by the organ gripping mechanisms  103 , by rotating the respective organ gripping mechanisms  103  around the everting axes O 3 U,O 3 D which are formed in the longitudinal direction of the respective clamp members  121 R, 125 R. 
     Further, the clamping surface of the clamp member  121 R and the clamping surface of the clamp member  125 R are formed to enable opposition of the surfaces, and to enable holding of the organ tissue by closing the clamp member  121 R and the clamp member  125 R. 
     As shown in  FIG. 40 , the clamp  102 L is provided with a clamp member  121 L and a clamp member  125 L. 
     Clamp members  121 L and  125 L are respectively provided with a fork which is formed extending in the stapling direction when employed as anastomotic apparatus  101 ; an organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed in the longitudinal direction of clamp members  121 L, 125 L; an everting mechanism  105 ; a firing mechanism  160  and an anvil member  67 ; and a grip controlling mechanism. 
     The everting mechanism  105  is designed to evert the edges of the organ tissue which is gripped by the organ gripping mechanisms  103 , by rotating respective organ gripping mechanisms  103  around the everting axes O 3  (O 3 U,O 3 D) which are formed in the longitudinal direction of the respective clamp members  121 R, 125 R. Note that when clamps  120 R, 102 L are closed, everting axis O 3 U and everting axis O 3 D of clamps  120 R, 102 L are disposed to the same single axis, everting axis O 3 . 
     Further, the clamping surface of the clamp member  121 L and the clamping surface of the clamp member  125 L are formed to enable opposition of the surfaces, and to enable gripping of the organ tissue by closing the clamp member  121 L and the clamp member  125 L. 
     Note that the clamp  102 R and the clamp  102 L are designed to be able to close around the axis O 2  when an everting operation has been performed for each of the everting mechanisms  105  that are provided respectively to the clamp members  121 R,  125 R,  121 L,  125 L. 
     Further, the clamps  102 R and  102 L are designed to form two groups of mutually opposed clamp member pairs  121  and clamp member pairs  125  when the anastomotic apparatus  101  is closed about the axis O 2 . 
     The surface which faces both the space between the clamp member  121 R and the clamp member  121 L which form the clamp member pair  121 , and the space between clamp member  121 R and clamp member  121 L which form the clamp member pair  125 , forms the staple facing surface (stapling surface). 
     Once the anastomotic apparatus  1  is formed, a stapling mechanism, having a firing mechanism  160  and an anvil member  67 , is formed respectively between the mutually opposing clamp member  121 R and clamp member  121 L, and the clamp member  121 L and the clamp member  121 R, with the firing mechanism  160  disposed to the clamp member  121 R and the clamp member  125 L, and the anvil member  67  disposed to the clamp members  121 L and  125 R. 
       FIG. 41  shows the abbreviated structure of the firing mechanism  160  which is disposed to the clamp member  125 L of clamp  102 L. The firing mechanism  160  is provided with a staple housing  61  for housing the staples S and an ejector. The ejector is provided with an ejection knob  164 L and an ejection slider  63 . 
     Further, it is preferable that the clamp  102 R and the clamp  102 L are covered by an externally visible cover of lightweight plastic resin, for example, which limits reactivity with the organ tissue. 
     As shown in  FIG. 42 , the organ gripping mechanism  103  is provided with a pointed teeth member (first gripping teeth plate member)  31 , a rake teeth member (second gripping teeth plate member)  35 , a housing  139 , a gripping teeth operating member (gripping teeth actuating member)  140 , and an engaging pin (first engaging member, second engaging member)  43 . Housing  139 , pointed teeth member  31 , rake teeth member  35 , and gripping teeth operating member  140  are disposed from the front surface in this order overlying one another, and are designed to grip about the stapling site on the organ tissue. 
     Further, as shown in  FIG. 42 , the organ gripping mechanism  103  is connected to a connecting plate  112  and an everting position engaging member  140 . The connecting plate  112  and the everting position engaging member  140  undergo relative displacement in the direction of the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35  when gripping manipulation of the organ gripping mechanism  103  is performed, and undergo relative displacement in the direction of rotation (i.e., in a direction which transects the hook) when an everting operation of the organ gripping mechanism  103  is performed. 
     Further, the housing  139  is capable of containing the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 , including the tips  32 A of the pointed teeth  32  and the tips  36 A of the rake teeth  36 , so that exposure of the tip end side of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  is prevented. 
     Note that in this embodiment, the phrase “piercing direction” means the direction in which the pointed teeth are pressed against the outer side of the organ tissue (i.e., the direction of displacement of the pointed teeth). 
     The structures of the pointed teeth member  31 , the rake teeth member  35 , pointed teeth  32  and rake teeth  36  are the same as in the case of the organ gripping mechanism  3  according to the first embodiment. Accordingly, the same numeric symbols are applied and an explanation thereof is omitted. 
     The housing  139  is disposed to the front surface side of the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 , and is designed to prevent damage to the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  and contact with the operator by preventing exposure of the tip side  32 A of the pointed teeth  32  and the tip side  36 A of the rake teeth  36 . Further, two long holes  139 A are formed in alignment in the direction of the pointed teeth  32  array. The engaging pin  43  can move along the long holes  139 A. The pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are exposed from the edge  139 E of the housing  139  by moving the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  in the direction indicated by the arrow α. In addition, a cut protector identical to that of housing  39  is formed to housing  139 . 
     Eversion rotating supports  5 H for forming the everting axis O 3  (O 3 U or O 3 D) are formed at either end of the housing  139 . 
     Note that the eversion rotating support  5 H for the organ gripping mechanism  103  forming the upper clamp members  121 R, 121 L, and the eversion rotating support  5 H for the organ gripping mechanism  103  forming the lower clamp members  125 R, 125 L, which form the clamps  102 R, 102 L, are disposed at different positions along the longitudinal direction so that the everting axis O 3 U and the everting axis O 3 D form a single everting axis O 3  when the clamps  102 R, 102 L are closed. 
     Two engaging pins  43  are provided to the gripping teeth operating member  140 . By manipulating the operating knob  42 , the engaging pins  43  undergo relative displacement with respect to the housing  139 , the rake teeth member  35  and the pointed teeth member  31 , moving from the handheld side to the distal end side of the clamp members  120 R, 120 L. 
     Note that in this embodiment the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are both connected to the operating knob  42  and manipulate operating knob  42 . As a result, the rake teeth  36  move one pitch in the longitudinal direction with respect to the pointed teeth  32  and are exposed from the edge  139 E of the housing  139 . 
     The gripping teeth operating member  140  engages with the engaging projection  112 G of the connecting plate  112  via an engaging recess  140 A. Note that the engaging projection  112 G is designed so that the width of its end surface in the longitudinal direction is formed to be slightly narrower than the engaging recess  140 A. 
     As a result, the operating knob  42  is operated to move the connecting plate  112  in the advancing direction. The gripping teeth operating member  140  thus advances, so that the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  of the organ gripping mechanism  103  are placed in the gripping state. On the other hand, when the everting mechanism  105  is operated, even if the eversion operating knob  54  is rotated, the operating knob  42  undergoes relative displacement in the direction of rotation of the eversion operating knob  51 , thus preventing rotation of the operating knob  42 . 
     Next, the everting mechanism  105  will be explained with reference to  FIG. 43A  through  FIG. 46 . 
     The everting mechanism  105  is provided with a design in which an eversion operating knob (everting operator)  54  for performing the everting manipulation of the organ gripping mechanism  103  by remote operation is rotated to horizontally transect the longitudinal direction of the fork. As a result, the organ gripping mechanism  103  rotates around the everting axis O 3  and the organ tissue is everted by moving within an eversion movement range which extends from a pre-eversion position to a post-eversion position. 
     The everting mechanism  105  is provided with an eversion position engaging member  55  which moves together with the connecting plate  112  of the organ gripping mechanism  103 . 
     The eversion position engaging member  55  is designed to move together with the housing  139  as well as the connecting plate  112 . When the operating knob  42  is manipulated, the eversion position engaging member  55  is designed to move along with the connecting plate  112  to the gripping position for the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 . In this case, the everting position engaging member  55  and the connecting plate  112  have a guide hole  55 D which is formed in the everting position engaging member  55  and a guide hole  12 D (which communicates with guide hole  55 D) which is formed in the connecting plate  112  respectively, and move with guidance by pin  12 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 43A-43C  and  FIG. 45 , contact part  5 F of the organ gripping mechanism  103  and pre-eversion position engaging part  55 B are engaged until the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35  are moved to the gripping position by the operating knob  42 , engaging the organ gripping mechanism  103  at the pre-eversion position. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 44A-44C  and  FIG. 46 , when an eversion operation is performed on the organ gripping mechanism  103 , the post-eversion position engaging part  5 G and the post-eversion position engaging part  55 E of the organ gripping mechanism  103  engage, thereby engaging the organ gripping mechanism  103  at the post-eversion position. 
     The eversion position engaging member  55  and the connecting plate  112  can undergo relative displacement within a specific range as a result of the long holes  12 L and the engaging pin  55 J. When the organ gripping mechanism  103  is everted, the eversion position engaging member  55  moves relative to the connecting plate  112 , causing the housing  139  (contact part  5 F) to ride over the exchange profile part  55 C of the engaging part  55 A of the eversion position engaging member  55 . As a result, the engagement with the organ gripping mechanism  103  is exchanged from the pre-eversion position engaging part  55 B to the post-eversion engaging part  55 G. Note that once the exchange is complete, the relative positions of the eversion position engaging part  55  and the connecting plate  112  return to their original positions due to spring  55 S. 
     As a result, using the clamp members  121 R,  121 L,  125 R,  125 L, the organ gripping mechanism  103  can be held with certainty at the pre-eversion and post-eversion positions by means of a simple structure. 
     As in the case of the organ gripping mechanism  3 , the organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed to the clamp member  121 R and the organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed to the clamp member  125 R, and the organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed to the clamp member  121 L and the organ gripping mechanism  103  which is disposed to the clamp member  125 L, are operated in synchrony by means of respective gripping action synchronizing mechanisms. 
     Note that the first gripping teeth plate member and the second gripping teeth plate member may be designed to permit mutual relative movement by connecting the gripping teeth drive to at least one of either the first gripping teeth plate member or the second gripping teeth plate member. 
     The clamp  102 R,  102 L is provided with a distal end space maintaining part for holding constant the space interval at the distal end side of the clamp members  121 R, 125 R and the clamp members  121 L, 125 L. 
     The connecting plate  112  composing the organ gripping mechanism  103  of the clamp members  125 R, 125 L has a distal inclined part  112 A formed thereto which slants from the distal to the caudal side and away from the clamp members  121 R, 121 L, as shown in  FIG. 47  through  FIG. 50 . 
     As result, the operating knob  42  is manipulated to carry out gripping of the organ tissue P by the organ gripping mechanism  103  as shown in  FIG. 48  and  FIG. 50 , causing the distal inclined part  112 A to be housed in the connecting housing  22 C of the clamp members  121 R, 121 L. As a result, the provided design enables a specific space interval to be formed between the surfaces of the clamps  102 R, 102 L easily and with certainty. 
     The distal inclined part  112 A and connecting housing  22 C form the distal end space maintaining part. 
     Next, the operation of the everting mechanism  105  will be explained with reference to  FIGS. 51A to 54C . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 51A  from  51 C, the organ tissue P is gripped by the organ gripping mechanism  103 . 
     The eversion operating knob  54  is at the position shown in  FIG. 51B  at this time. The gripped organ tissue P is in an arrangement such as shown in  FIG. 51C . 
     Next, the eversion operating knob  54  is rotated and the organ tissue P is everted by the organ gripping mechanism  103 . As a result, as shown in  FIG. 52A  to  FIG. 52C  the eversion of the organ tissue P begins. The views shown in  FIG. 52A  through  FIG. 52C  are the states during the eversion. The eversion operating knob  54  is at the position shown in  FIG. 52B  and the gripped organ tissue P is in the state shown in  FIG. 52C . 
     The views shown in  FIG. 54A through 54C  show the process of everting the organ tissue P by rotating the organ tissue mechanism  103 .  FIG. 54A  shows the pre-eversion state,  FIG. 54B  shows the state during eversion, and  FIG. 54C  shows the post-eversion state. 
     Next, the lock releasing mechanism in the anastomotic apparatus  101  will be explained with reference to  FIG. 55A  through  FIG. 61 . 
     The lock releasing mechanism is provided with a release knob  129  and a release knob controlling mechanism  85  as shown in  FIG. 55A  through  FIG. 55C . When the ejection knobs  164 R, 164 L are advanced and reach the leading edge, they are constrained by the ejection locking member  76  (forward ejector locking mechanism). Note that either of the ejection knobs  164 R, 164 L may be operated first, with the ejector  164  which is operated subsequently being constrained. 
     Once the ejection knob  164 R and the ejection knob  164 L have both been operated to complete the anastomosis procedure, the release knob controlling mechanism  85  is activated to operate the release knob  129 , thus releasing the grip by the vertical lock and the organ gripping mechanism  103 . 
     The release knob  129  is for releasing the vertical lock  27  which, together with the engaging projection  128 , forms and locks the vertical lock on the clamps  102 R, 102 L. The release knob  129  is biased toward the distal end side by the spring  129 S. The vertical knob is released by operating the release knob  129  on the handheld side. 
     The release knob  129  is provided with an engaging projection  129 A and a locking member  129 B for constraining the movement in the longitudinal direction of the release knob  129 . The distal end of the locking member  129 B engages with the engaging part  128 A which is formed to the engaging projection  128 . Provided that the release knob  129  is not operated to release the lock when the upper clamp members  121 R, 121 L and the lower clamp members  125 R, 125 L are closed, then the upper clamp members  121 R, 121 L and the lower clamp members  125 R, 125 L do not open. 
     An engaging projection  128  is disposed to the lower clamp members  125 R, 125 L and the engaging member  129 B of the release knob  129  is disposed to the upper clamp members  121 R, 121 L. 
     The engaging projection  28  consists of a plate-shaped member which extends toward the upper clamp members  121 R, 121 L. A triangular-shaped engaging part  128 A is formed to engaging part  28  for engaging on the distal end side with the engaging projection  129 B. 
     A plurality of engaging grooves are formed to engaging part  128 A parallel to the axes O 1 R or O 1 L. 
     The release knob controlling mechanism  85  is provided with a locking member  86  and a lock controlling member (engaging part controlling member)  87 . 
     A pair of locking members  86  are symmetrically disposed to the right and left to clamp member  102 R and clamp  102 L respectively, extending in the longitudinal direction of the anastomotic apparatus  101 . The locking member  86  is provided with a locking inclined part (second lock engaging part)  86 A which widens outward from the front to the back edge in the right or left direction, and a locking recess (first lock engaging part)  86 B which is formed as an inward concavity along the longitudinal direction on the right and left. Lock  86  is designed to rotate centered on the respective distal ends of locking inclined part  86 A and locking recess  86 B. 
     A lock controlling member  87  is provided with a rocking member  88  on the ejection knobs  164 R, 164 L side, and can move in the longitudinal direction of the anastomotic apparatus  101  by means of a guide which is not shown in the figures. Lock controlling member  87  is designed to detect the action of the ejection knobs  164 R, 164 L via the rocking member  88  and move toward the handheld side. 
     The lock controlling member  87  has a controlling projection  87 A. When the right and left clamp  102 R, 102 L are open, the lock controlling member  87  can move freely in the longitudinal direction. When the right and left clamp  102 R, 102 L are closed, the controlling projection  87 A is held between the right and left locking members  86 . 
     When the controlling projections  87 A are held between the rear ends of the right and left locking members  86 , the rear ends of the locking members  86  spread outward in the right and left directions. When the controlling projections  87 A are held between the front ends of the locking members  86 , the rear ends of the locking members  86  change position so as to be directed inward in the right and left directions, so that contact becomes possible. 
     When the rear ends of the locking members  86  spread outward in the right and left directions, and a position change inward in the right and left directions is not possible, the locking inclined part  86 A and the locking recess  86 B of the locking member  86  are positioned outward in the right and left directions. 
     When the locking inclined part  86 A and the locking recess  86 B are positioned to the outside in the right and left directions, the inclined part  129 A of the release knob  129  and the locking projection  42 A of the operating knob  42  are engaged respectively with the locking inclined part  86 A and the locking recess  86 B, so that the release knob  129  is constrained in the longitudinal direction. 
     Note that in the lock releasing mechanism, the lock controlling member  87  is not held between the right and left locking members  86  when the clamps  102 R and  102 L are not closed, as shown in  FIG. 56A  through  FIG. 57B . Thus, the operation of the organ gripping mechanism  103  and the release knob  129  can be carried out freely. In contrast, when the clamp  102 R and the  102 L are closed, it is not possible to operate the release knob  129  if the ejection knobs  164 R, 164 L are not operated. 
     As a result, until the operation of the two ejectors is complete, gripping of the organ tissue P by the clamps  102 R, 102 L and gripping of the organ tissue P by the organ gripping mechanism  103  can be maintained with certainty. 
     Next, the operation of the lock releasing mechanism will be explained. 
     First, as shown in  FIG. 58 , the right and left clamps  102 R, 102 L are closed by rotating around the axis O 2 , to form the anastomotic apparatus  101 . 
     When the right and left clamps  102 R, 102 L are closed, the controlling projection  87 A of the lock controlling member  87  is held at the rear ends of the right and left locking members  86 . 
     When the controlling projection  87 A is held at the rear ends of the right and left locking members  86 , the inclined part  129 A of the release knob  129  and the locking projection  42 A of the operating knob  42  engage with the locking inclined part  86 A of the locking member  86  and the locking recess  86 B respectively, thereby constraining the release knob  129 . 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 59 , when the right ejection knob  164 R is operated and moves to the leading edge for example, the ejection knob  164 R is constrained at the leading edge due to the ejector locking member  76 . For this reason, the rocking member  88  rotates in the counter clockwise direction in  FIG. 59 . As a result, the transmission of the movement of the ejection knob  164 R to the lock controlling member  87  is prevented. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 60 , when the left ejection knob  164 L is operated and moves to the leading edge, it is constrained at the leading edge due to the ejector locking member  76 . As a result, the rocking member  88  rotates in the clockwise direction in  FIG. 60 , and the movement of the ejection knob  164 L is transmitted to the lock controlling member  87 . 
     When the movement of the ejector knob  164 L is transmitted to the lock controlling member  87 , the controlling projection  87 A of the lock controlling member  87  moves through the space between the right and left locking members  86 , from the rear to the front end. As a result, the right and left locking members  86  become able to change position inwardly in the right and left directions, and the release knob  129  becomes able to move to the hand held side. 
     Next, as shown in  FIG. 61 , when the release knob  129  is moved to the handheld side, the locking inclined part  86 A of the locking member  86  changes position inwardly in the right and left directions, and the engagement between the lock projection  42 A of the operating knob  42  and the lock recess  86 B is released. At the same time, the operating knob  42  is moved to the handheld side and the grip on the organ tissue P by the organ gripping mechanism  103  is released. 
     Using the release knob controlling mechanism  85 , it is possible to release both the grip by the vertical lock and the grip by the organ gripping mechanism  103  at once using a simple manipulation of the release knob  129 . 
     As a result, the anastomosis can be carried out safely. 
     By employing the everting mechanism  105  of the clamp members  121 R,  121 L,  125 R, and  125 L, it is possible to evert the organ tissue P smoothly while preventing application of a pulling force on and stretching of the gripped organ tissue P. Thus, application of unreasonable force on the organ tissue P is prevented and the stress on the organ tissue can be reduced. 
     The organ tissue P which is clamped by the clamp  102  is held to roughly the same thickness by the clamps  102 R, 102 L. As a result, the stapling can be performed while stably holding the organ tissue P. 
     The anastomotic apparatus  101  is provided with a forward ejector locking mechanism and an ejector releasing mechanism. As a result, it is possible to stably hold the organ gripping mechanism  103 , everting mechanism  105 , etc., until the anastomosing operation is completed. 
     The anastomotic apparatus  101  is provided with a lock releasing mechanism. As a result, it is possible to prevent the anastomotic apparatus  101  from opening when the organ tissue P is being gripped by the organ gripping mechanism  103 . Thus, injury to the organ tissue P can be prevented. 
     As disclosed above, the anastomotic apparatus  1  enables the anastomosing procedure to be carried out easily and efficiently. As a result, damage on the organ tissue P during anastomosis can be prevented. 
     Note that the present invention is not limited to the preceding embodiments. Rather, provided that they do not depart from the scope of the invention, a variety of suitable modifications are possible, as is a design which omits a portion of the structure disclosed in the preceding embodiments. 
     The case where the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  in the organ gripping mechanism  3 , 103  are exposed by moving the operating knobs  41 , 42  from the handheld side to the distal end side was explained above. However, it is also acceptable to provide a design in which the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  are exposed by moving the operating knobs  41 , 42  from the distal end side to the handheld side, i.e., to provide a design in which the distal end side of the anastomotic apparatus  1  is designated as one side and the handheld side of the anastomotic apparatus  1  is designated as the other side. Further, the decision whether or not to operate the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism using a common operating knob  41 , 42  is an option of design. 
     The preceding embodiments discussed the case of a design in which the opposing two clamps  2 R, 2 L are rotated around the axis  02 , and the paired clamp members  20 R, 20 L forming these clamps  2 R, 2 L can rotate around respective axes O 1 R, O 1 L. However, it is also acceptable for example to provide a design in which one or more of clamp pairs  121 R  21 R, 25 R,  21 L,  25 L forming these two clamps  2 R, 2 L are moved apart or made to approach one another by means of a guide or the like, in place of rotation around the axes O 1 R, O 1 L (O 1 ),O 2 . 
     Further, the first and second embodiments explained the case where the exposure of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  using the first drive mechanism was accomplished by moving the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35  with respect to the housing  39 , 139  in the longitudinal direction of the anastomotic apparatus  1 , and relative changes of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  using the second drive mechanism was accomplished by moving the rake teeth member  35  with respect to the pointed teeth member  31  and the housing  39 , 139  in the longitudinal direction of the anastomotic apparatus  1 . However, which member from among the pointed teeth member  31 , rake teeth member  35 , and housing  39 , 139  is moved to accomplish relative displacement of these elements can be optionally designed. 
     In the preceding embodiments, an explanation was made for the case in which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are operated using the operating knobs  41 , 42 . However, it is also acceptable to operate the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism separately. 
     In addition, an explanation was made of the case in which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism convert the movement of the operating knob  41  to a change in position of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36  by means of the second engaging cutouts  33 , 37  which are formed in the pointed teeth member  31  and the rake teeth member  35 . However, it is also acceptable to use another mechanism to apply changes in the position of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake  36 . Further, it is also acceptable to provide a design in which a motor, actuator or the like is used to apply position changes to the pointed teeth  32  and rake teeth  36 , rather than converting movement of the operating knob  41  into changes in the position of the pointed teeth  32  and the rake teeth  36 . 
     It is also possible to provide a design in which the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are driven by moving the eversion operating knobs  51 , 54  in the longitudinal direction of the anastomotic apparatus  1 , 101 . 
     Note that in the first embodiment, an explanation was made of the case in which the eversion mechanism  105  is formed using four or more links. However, for example, it is also acceptable to provide a design using three or fewer links, or a design in which the organ gripping mechanism  103  rotates about the connecting rod  12 . 
     In the second embodiment, an explanation was made of the case in which the everting axis O 3 U of the eversion mechanism  105  which is disposed to the clamp member  121 R of the clamp  2 R and the everting axis O 3 D of the eversion mechanism  105  which is disposed to the clamp member  125 R are disposed to the same axis on the everting axis O 3  when the clamp member  121 R and the clamp member  125 R are closed. However, it is also acceptable that the everting axis O 3 U of the clamp member  121 R and the everting axis O 3 D of the clamp member  125 R be disposed to different axis when the clamp member  121 R and the clamp member  125 R are closed. 
     Note that in the preceding embodiment, an explanation was made for the anastomotic apparatus  1 , 101 , for the case where a firing mechanism  60 , 160  was disposed to clamp members  21 R, 121 R and to clamp members  25 L, 125 L, and an anvil member  67  was disposed to the clamp members  21 L, 121 L and the clamp members  25 R, 125 R. However, it is also acceptable to dispose the firing mechanism  60 , 160  to the clamp members  21 L, 121 L and to the clamp members  25 R, 125 R, and to dispose the anvil member  67  to the clamp members  21 R, 121 R and the clamp members  25 L, 125 L. 
     The provision of a floating mechanism for the stapling mechanism may be an optional design feature. 
     In addition, the decision of which element from among the firing mechanism  60 , 160 , and anvil  67  to float may be optionally determined. 
     The first embodiment explained the case where the ejection slider  63 R is advanced first, after which the ejection slider  63 L is advanced. However, it is also acceptable to employ a design in which the operational sequence of the ejectors  62  is opposite that of the preceding embodiment. 
     Further, in the preceding explanation, the eversion mechanism  5  was formed of multilinks in the anastomotic apparatus  1 , while the eversion mechanism  105  was formed of a single hinge in the anastomotic apparatus  101 . However, for example, it is also acceptable to employ an eversion mechanism designed to slide in a direction that transects the fork. 
     The preceding embodiments explained the case where the anastomotic apparatus  1  is provided with an ejection sequence controlling mechanism, forward ejector locking mechanism, ejector lock releasing mechanism, and grip releasing mechanism. However, the provision of these elements may be optionally selected. 
     Further, the preceding embodiments explained the case where the clamps  2 R,  2 L,  102 R,  102 L and the clamp members corresponding thereto were employed in anastomotic apparatus  1 , 101 . However, the aforementioned may also be employed in stapling devices for stapling organ tissues other than the intestines, stomach or other such tubular organs, or may be employed in other surgical instruments for gripping organ tissue. 
     In addition, the present invention is not limited to use on human organ tissue, but rather may also be suitably employed in biological gripping devices, stapling devices and anastomotic devices used for animals such as livestock or pets. 
     The first embodiment explained the case where the externally visible cover was formed of a lightweight plastic, while the second embodiment explained the case where an externally visible cover was not employed. In the case where an external cover is employed, the cover may be formed from a metallic material, such as titanium, or other such material which does not trigger a rejection reaction. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     The anastomotic apparatus according to the present invention enables anastomosis of organ tissue to be carried out efficiently and stably and thus has industrial applicability. 
     EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 
     
         
         P organ tissue 
         O 1  axis 
         O 2  axis 
         S staple 
           1  anastomotic apparatus 
           2 R,  2 L clamp 
           3  organ gripping mechanism 
           5  everting mechanism 
           13  UB connector 
           13 A engaging recess 
           20 R,  20 L paired clamp members 
           21 ,  25  clamp member pair 
           21 R,  25 R,  21 L,  25 L clamp member 
           31  pointed teeth member 
           32  pointed teeth 
           32 A tip part 
           33  first engaging cutout 
           33 A first slanted cutout 
           33 B escape 
           35  rake teeth member 
           36  rake teeth 
           37  second engaging cutout 
           39  housing 
           39 B cut protector 
           39 E edge 
           41  operating knob 
           42  operating knob 
           43  engaging pin (first engaging member, second engaging member) 
           45  gripping action synchronizing mechanism 
           45 A synchronizing projection (gripping action synchronizing mechanism) 
           45 B synchronizing recess (gripping action synchronizing mechanism) 
           51  eversion operating knob 
           51 A knob engaging projection 
           53 ,  53 A,  53 B,  53 C,  53 D link 
           54  eversion operating knob 
         J 1 , J 2 , J 3 , J 4  support point 
           60  firing mechanism 
           61  staple housing 
           61 A positioning pin (positioning mechanism) 
           62  ejector 
           63 , 63 R, 63 L ejection slider 
           64 S slider guide 
           64 T slider guide 
           66 A positioning hole (positioning mechanism) 
           67  anvil member 
           67 A anvil attachment hole (floating mechanism) 
           67 B attachment screw (floating mechanism) 
           68  floating mechanism 
           71  slider locking member 
           71 A lock 
           71 B releasing pin 
           75  slider locking recess 
           76  ejector locking member (forward ejector locking mechanism) 
           80  releasing groove 
           90  releasing member 
           93  engaging pin 
           95  releasing member controller 
           96  releasing member deforming inclined part 
           97  releasing member restoring step 
           98  inclined part 
           101  anastomotic apparatus 
           102 R, 102 L clamp 
           103  organ gripping mechanism 
           105  everting mechanism 
           112  connecting plate 
           112 A distal inclined part 
           120 R, 120 L paired clamp members 
           121 , 125  clamp member pair 
           121 R, 125 R, 121 L, 125 L clamp member 
           129  release knob 
           145  gripping action synchronizing mechanism 
           160  firing mechanism