SURGICAL DEVICE FOR CLAMPING, LIGATING AND SEVERING TISSUE

摘要

A surgical device for severing tissue, the surgical device comprising: a first shaft having a first internal lumen and a first slot (52) disposed at a distal end; a clamp (42) slidingly disposed in the first slot between open and closed positions to capture tissue in the first slot, the clamp having a clamping surface disposed at a distal end; at least one electrode for applying RF energy to the tissue captured in the slot; a cutting blade (78) slidingly disposed in the fist slot between open and closed positions, the cutting blade having a cutting edge (72) to sever tissue; and first and second actuation means for actuating the clamp and blade, respectively.