Abstract: A system for compressing body tissue including a clip having first and second tissue compressing surfaces. The clip is movable from a closed position to an open position wherein the clip receives tissue between the first and second tissue compressing surfaces to compress tissue between the first and second tissue compressing surfaces. A clip deployment device has a first clip engagement member and a second clip engagement member engageable with the clip, the first and second clip engagement members movable between first and second positions to controllably move the clip.

Abstract: A system for compressing body tissue including a clip having first and second tissue contacting surfaces. The clip is movable from a closed position to an open position wherein the clip receives tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces to compress tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces. A clip deployment device has a first clip engagement member and a second clip engagement member engageable with the clip, the first and second clip engagement members movable between first and second positions to controllably move the clip from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A system for tissue resection during endoscopic surgery having an endoscope connector connectable to an endoscope and an instrument receiving channel dimensioned and configured to receive an endoscopic instrument. The endoscope connector connects the instrument receiving channel external of the endoscope. A second channel can be provided radially spaced from the first channel for insertion of a second endoscopic instrument. Devices for tissue tensioning are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for compressing body tissue including a clip having first and second tissue contacting surfaces. The clip is movable from a closed position to an open position wherein the clip receives tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces to compress tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces. A clip deployment device has a first clip engagement member and a second clip engagement member engageable with the clip, the first and second clip engagement members movable between first and second positions to controllably move the clip from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A system for compressing body tissue including a clip having first and second tissue contacting surfaces. The clip is movable from a closed position to an open position wherein the clip receives tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces to compress tissue between the first and second tissue contacting surfaces. A clip deployment device has a first clip engagement member and a second clip engagement member engageable with the clip, the first and second clip engagement members movable between first and second positions to controllably move the clip from the closed position to the open position.