| abstract |
An anastomotic device, particularly a circular stapler ( 10 ), comprises a handle ( 12 ) and a stem ( 14 ). A channel suitable to receive a guide wire at least partially develops along the length of the stapler. The stem ( 14 ) is made of a flexible material, such as to facilitate reaching the site requiring anastomosis. The circular stapler ( 10 ) comprises an anvil ( 16 ) suitable to be introduced on the free end of the stem ( 14 ). The anvil ( 16 ) comprises a channel ( 22 ) suitable to receive a guide wire ( 66 ) and extending along the anvil, and a portion ( 20 ) suitable to act as a striker against the wall of one of the portions (A; B) of the tissues to be joined. |