| 摘要 |
The invention provides a method and apparatus for sealing tissue for applications in such cases where there is a benefit to having an additional sealing capability. In this regard, the preferred embodiment of the invention, in addition to thermal sealing, or alternatively, incorporates a stapling cartridge or similar sealing mechanism into a surgical electrocautery device of the type that is used to seal and dissect long sections of connective tissue that secure organs or segments of organs. |
