| 摘要 |
Novel tools for surgery are described herein. The disclosed devices incorporate novel features which enable a surgeon to perform artificial device (e.g., left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)) implantations and other procedures more efficiently and easily. One embodiment of an apparatus employs a suction element that is adapted to releasably couple to a surgical connector. The suction element simultaneously positions and stabilizes the organ and the surgical connector to the organ. In an embodiment of another device, a coring system employs a balloon catheter and a coring tool which is adapted to be threaded on to a guide wire. Embodiments of the coring tool ensure removal and excision of cored tissue while preventing blood loss. In an embodiment of yet another device, an automated surgical connector employs a novel press-fit mechanism. The press-fit mechanism allows a surgeon to attach the connector to an organ without the use of sutures. |
