Anastomosis device and related methods
US8551126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are methods and devices relating to reconnecting tissue of the urethra, e.g., connecting the urethra and bladder after a radical prostatectomy, wherein the devices incorporate tissue approximating structure such as tines to maintain contact between severed tissue, such as a severed bladder neck tissue and a severed urethral stump tissue, preferably without the use of sutures.
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