The present invention is directed to a full-thickness resection system comprising a flexible endoscope and a stapling mechanism, wherein the endoscope is slidably received through at least a portion of the stapling mechanism. The stapling mechanism includes an anvil and a stapling head mounted to the...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6695198?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6695198 - Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device
Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device