Gary L. Long;Omar J. Vakharia;Kurt R. Bally;Andrew M. Zwolinski
发明人:
Omar J. Vakharia,Gary L. Long,Kurt R. Bally,Andrew M. Zwolinski
申请号：
US11986489
公开号：
US08579897B2
申请日:
2007.11.21
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
In various surgical techniques, a bipolar forceps can be used to seal a vessel in two locations such that the vessel can be incised at a location positioned intermediate the two seal locations. The bipolar forceps can include a cutting element which can be configured to incise the vessel. In various embodiments, the cutting element can include a sharp edge which can be moved relative to the vessel. In at least one embodiment, the cutting element can be electrically connected to a source of energy. The bipolar forceps can include first and second electrodes positioned within first and second jaw members, respectively, wherein at least one of the jaw members can include a substantially tapered profile and can be configured to pull the vessel away from the surrounding soft tissue. Such jaw members can include ridges, teeth, and/or a textured outer surface configured to grip the soft tissue and/or vessel.
