The present disclosure relates to a device for assisting in communicably coupling a first organ body with a second organ body by employing a plurality of arc-shaped tissue connector devices comprising a tissue connector body with a proximal and distal end, and a method for manufacturing such a device. The device comprises a curved frame having a principle axis and configured to embrace, at least partially, the first organ body, the curved frame configured to receive a plurality of tissue connector devices which extend from a proximal end thereof coupled to the curved frame and terminate in a free distal end. The disclosure further relates to a tissue connector device, a holder for tissue connector devices and a tissue-collar manipulating device, and a method of coupling a first and a second organ body using such device.
