Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens

摘要

The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner having an extendable and retractable petal operably connected to a tube, an anchor driver, and an anchor releasably held by the anchor driver. In another embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner and an anchor driver having a driver pin operably connected to a tube.