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Visceral anastomotic device and method of using same

an anastomosis and visceral technology, applied in the field of visceral anastomosis devices and methods, can solve the problems of insufficiently simplified anastomosis methods, above methods still require a great deal of effort in their use, and achieve the effect of ensuring the effect of reconnection, and ensuring the strength of the anastomosis

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-24
CITY OF HOPE
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The invention is a method for connecting two parts of a mammal's body, specifically the intestines, using a flexible stent made of a biocompatible material. The stent is designed to be easily manipulated and hold the two parts of the body in place without increasing difficulty. The stent can be used in various hollow organs and can be adjusted to provide sufficient strength. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a simple and effective method for anastomosis, especially when performed laparoscopically.

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The above mentioned attempts have been unsuccessful in providing an adequately simplified method for anastomosis.
The above methods still require a great deal of effort in their use, and their designs make them quite restrictive when used in tight quarters such as during laparoscopic procedures.

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[0017] Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements throughout the several figures, there is depicted a biocompatible and dissolvable stent 1 of the present invention for use in the anastomosis of a mammalian luminal viscus 7. A particularly applicable use of the present invention is for anastomosis of the bowel.

[0018] A stent in accordance with the present invention is comprised of a biocompatible material which safely dissolves in the body after a short period of time. The material must have sufficient strength and lasting power to allow the surgeon enough time to complete the anastomosis, but preferably of a material that will also completely and safely dissolve into the body after a short period of time thereafter. Furthermore, the material must also be soft enough to allow easy penetration by sutures or surgical staples. A particularly suitable biocompatible material for use in the invention is comprised of PGA.

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A temporary biocompatible stent and method for visceral anastomosis. The stent is provided with integral means for maintaining the structural stability of the stent while providing substantial flexibility. The method comprises fitting the luminal stumps of the viscus over either end of a stent of the invention, and joining the ends of each stump together. A short time after completion of the anastomosis, the stent dissolves and is absorbed safely into the body. The stent and method can be beneficially used in laparoscopic or more invasive traditional surgical procedures. The stent and method are particularly well suited for anastomosis of the bowel.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09 / 563,839, filed May 4, 2000, which is a non-provisional of provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 132,692, filed May 4, 1999, which applications are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The procedure of choice to correct or relieve blocked or diseased luminal viscera of the body, such as the bowel, bile duct, ureter, and blood vessels in the medical field involves ligation and surgical anastomosis. Typically, a blocked or restricted luminal viscus, or a lesion or tumor on the viscus wall, is repaired whereby the abnormal portion is removed forming a break in the lumen. The break is then repaired by rejoining the two healthy luminal portions. Commonly, this was done by the surgeon with hand stitches or surgical staples. This procedure is performed on numerous tubular organs of the body, including the intestines and bowe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/08A61B17/11A61B17/115A61F2/06
CPCA61B17/11A61B2017/1135A61B17/1152
Inventor CHU, DAVID Z. J.
Owner CITY OF HOPE
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