Patent ID: 8512361

Claim:
A method for connecting opposing ends of a severed tubular structure, such that anastomosis will occur between the severed ends, utilizing a anastomotic device comprising a generally hollow open first connector assembly that includes a first elastic ring elastically disposable on a first rigid part, a separate generally hollow open second connector assembly that includes a second elastic ring elastically disposable on a second rigid part, and a connection member structured and operable to interlockingly connect the first and second rigid parts, said method comprising: (a) arranging the first elastic ring inside an introverted fold of a first end of a severed tubular structure; (b) mounting the first elastic ring on the first rigid part such that a portion of the introverted fold of the first end of the tubular structure is bound between the first elastic ring and the first rigid part; (c) arranging the second elastic ring inside in introverted fold of an opposing second end of the severed tubular structure; (d) mounting the second elastic ring on the second rigid part such that a portion of the introverted fold of the second end of the tubular structure is bound between the second elastic ring and the second rigid part; and (e) interlockingly connecting the first and second rigid parts to each other utilizing the connection member, thereby placing the first and second ends of the severed tubular structure in contact with each other such that anastomosis will occur between the first and second ends of the severed tubular structure.