Apparatus and method for anchoring surgical instrumentation

摘要

An apparatus for anchoring surgical instrumentation to tissue having a collar with structure thereon for attaching the collar to a surgical instrument and suture receiving structure disposed peripherally on the collar, the suture receiving being configured and dimensioned to receive an anchoring suture therein. A method is disclosed for using the apparatus whereby at least one suture provided in the peripheral tissue adjacent the surgical instrumentation is wrapped within the receiving structure.