Abstract: An endoscopic suturing instrument is equipped with a needle mounted at the distal end of the suturing instrument for the purpose of living-tissue punctures. An engaging means is provided at least at the distal end of the needle for the purpose of connecting the thread while allowing it to move freely, and it is equipped with a needle-driving means to drive the needle. A loop-creating means, used to create a first loop in the thread, is provided for the suturing instrument. The first loop is formed by loosening the thread connected to the engaging means. A catching means to be inserted through the first loop to catch the thread is provided at the distal end of the suturing instrument. The thread caught by the catching means can be moved freely. The needle-driving means and the catching means are integrated into one.

Abstract: A suturing device for an endoscope includes a curved needle rotatably attached on the distal end of the suturing device. A rotary member is provided on the rotation axis of the curved needle for rotating said curved needle and a connecting arm connects the curved needle to the rotary member. The center of curvature of the curved needle is aligned with the rotation axis of the curved needle and engaging means are provided at least at the pointed end of the curved needle for receiving thread.

Abstract: An endoscopic suturing includes a suturing device having a curved needle to suture tissue. The endoscopic suturing device also includes a driving means to maneuver the curved needle. The curved needle and the driving means are placed at a distal end of the endoscopic suturing device. The endoscopic suturing device also includes a flexible endoscope connected to the suturing device.

Abstract: An endoscopic suturing device includes an endoscope, a curved needle detachably arranged at the distal end portion of or integrally embedded in the endoscope for suturing a tissue of the living body, a suture for suturing said tissue with the curved needle, and a drive arranged on the endoscope and operating the curved needle.