SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS

摘要

A surgical device includes a loading unit having proximal and distal portion s. The proximal portion of the loading unit is configured to be attached to an actuation apparatus. The surgical device further includes a flexible shaft interconnecting the proximal portio n and the distal portion of the loading unit. Additionally, the surgical device has a tool assembly disposed in mechanical cooperation with the distal portion of the loading unit. The tool assembly i s configured to articulate upon activation of the actuation apparatus.