An insertable stent (10) is provided for joining together, and facilitating healing of adjacent tissues (18, 20). Typically, the tissues are mammalian tissues. The inserted stent is made from completely non-toxic, bio-compatible and blood compatible materials. Each of the tissues employed herein defines an internal cavity (22). The insertable stent body defines a bore. The bore permits fluid to pass through the inserted stent body (12). In use, the inserted stent (12) is introduced into the internal cavities of the tissues (22). The inserted stent body fits within the confines of, and in contact with, each of the adjacent tissues. Typically, at least a portion of the inserted stent body (12) is fusible to the adjacent tissues (18, 20) for facilitating healing of these tissues.