摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for sealing luminal tissue is enclosed. The apparatus (12) is inserted into the lumen of the organ and positioned adjacent an area on the organ to be sealed (68). Energy sufficient to heat tissue to form a denatured proteinaceous substance is delivered through the lumen to the apparatus (12). The apparatus (12) then directs the energy at the area to be sealed (68).</p> |