AN APPLIER AND A METHOD FOR ANCHORING A LINING TO A HOLLOW ORGAN

摘要

An endoluminal applier (1) for anchoring a tubular lining(9) to a hollow organ (10), the applier (1) comprising a staple fastening assembly (2) for clamping and stapling a ring shaped tissue portion between first and second clamping surfaces (5, 7),the staple fastening assembly (2)comprising a lining seat (8) adapted to receive the tubular lining(9) such that an elongate body portion (11) of the lining is held in a compacted ring shaped configuration and a ring shaped anchoring portion (12) of the lining(9) is held to overlap one of said first and second clamping surfaces (5, 7) and an annular row of staples (4).