DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC APPLICATION OF LIGATURE LOOP Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: at least one first rod and loop holder in the form of second rod with slot at its end are arranged in tube. One hole for loop knot is made at one end of the first rod, and control handle is installed at other end. The first rod is moved out of tube by means of handle, and loop emerges from slot at rod end. Loops are arranged on organs being operated and tightened successively by vacant end of thread with aid of tie-rod. Vacant ends of loops are cut with knife which is drawn out of tube when second rod is moved by handle. As a result, two and more ligature loops may be applied during endoscopic intervention. EFFECT: improved design. 5 cl, 3 dwg