#$%^&*AU2013221999A120140327.pdf#####METHODS FOR APPLYING SURGICAL STAPLES TO INTERNAL WALLS OF HOLLOW TISSUE ORGANS ABSTRACT A method of performing a surgical anastomosis is disclosed. The method includes providing an anastomotic device (1) including a fluid supply channel (16) extending between a handle assembly (4) and a head assembly (3). The method also includes positioning the head assembly (3) of the anastomotic device (1) adjacent a hollow tissue organ, inserting the head assembly (3) of the anastomotic device (1) into the hollow tissue organ, and discharging an inflation fluid (19) through at least one fluid outlet (17) and into the hollow tissue organ to insufflate at least a portion of the hollow tissue organ.
