RESECTION LINE GUIDE FOR A MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods of using a resection line guide in various medical procedures. A resection line guide (94) may include a first clamp member (96) and a second clamp member (98) configured to be positioned on a first side (18) and a second side (20) generally opposite that of the first side (18) of an anatomical structure, such as, for example, a stomach (10). The clamp members (96, 98) may be configured to provide a clamping force on the stomach (10) to secure the guide to the stomach (10). Further, at least one flexible member (86) may be operatively coupled to the clamp members (96, 98). The flexible member (86) may be configured to be tensioned so as to provide at least a portion of the clamping force on the stomach (10).