摘要 |
SURGICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY Abstract The present disclosure is directed to an endoscopic surgical instrument and methods for performing a diverticulum treatment. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, an elongated member (20) and ajaw assembly (30). The elongated member (20) is operably coupled to the distal end of the handle assembly, while the jaw assembly (30) is operably coupled to a distal end of the elongated member (20). The jaw assembly (30) includes a knife slot (38) that is defined therewithin and is adapted to receive a knife blade (174) to thereby cut tissue that is disposed between the jaw assembly (30). The jaw assembly (30) is configured to approximate an esophageal tract and a diverticulum. ti = - U, U, 0) -'---4 r-. I- |