Patents Assigned to Dr. Kelley Cancer Foundation
  • Methods and apparatus for surgical anastomosis
    Patent number: 8894699
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for anastomosis of a lumen according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an impermeable stent. The impermeable stent may comprise a scaffold and, if needed, a sealant, such as a membrane and/or adhesive. In one embodiment, the scaffold, membrane and/or adhesive comprise biocompatible materials suitable for bio-absorption and/or degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Kelley Cancer Foundation
    Inventor: Jill Kelley