SINGLE INTUBATION, MULTI-STITCH ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING SYSTEM

摘要

Provided is an encloscopic suturing system for joining internal body tissues in a variety of procedures. The system comprises a suturing capsule (100)releasably mountable to the distal end (14) of an endoscope (10) and capable of forming multiple stitches in tissue at a plurality of locations without requiring withdrawal of the capsule (100) from the patient between stitches. Also enclosed is a suture lock (120) to secure the placed stitch that is delivered by a device introduced through the working channel of the indwelling endoscope (10). Suitable control handles (16) for the suturing capsule (100) and for the suture lock delivery device (500) positioned at th e proximal end (12) of the endoscope (10) are provided to facilitate operation by the user.