Abstract: Apparatus comprising a stent (1) expandable from a non-deployed configuration (2) for delivery to a target site for an anastomosis, and a deployed configuration for forming a temporary stented-anastomosis (201) with a through-channel (5). Magnetic attraction between first and second portions (11, 12) around the through-channel (5) induces formation of a permanent, magnetic compression anastomosis (202) to biologically supplant the temporary stented-anastomosis (201). The apparatus may especially suitable for use in the digestive system, optionally in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: An anchor (20) for anchoring a tube (10) with respect to a pylorus of a patient. The tube (10) may be a bypass tube or bypass conduit for bypassing a portion of the bowel. The anchor (20) may comprise a gastric bulb (22) collapsible for introduction and optionally self-expanding to an operative condition. The bulb (22) may have an open structure of a low pressure chamber. The bulb (22) may be configured to partly collapse in response to stomach contractions. This enables the bulb to exhibit compliance with the stomach contractions, and absorb the contractions. Other embodiments of tubes, anchors, balloons, and stapling, are also described.

Abstract: A device (10) for treatment of obesity or diabetes comprises a duodenal tube (12), first anchor (14) arranged at a pre-defined distance (D) from a proximal end (15) of the duodenal tube (12). The first anchor (14) is adapted for anchoring the tube (12) distally to the pylorus (P) without mucosal involvement. A second anchor (17) in the form of a conical, inflatable balloon is used for anchoring the device (10) in the stomach (S) of the patient. The duodenal tube (12) is flexible and can be arranged in the duodenum (D) and in the jejunum (J) of the patient.