Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a surgical stapling apparatus. The surgical stapling apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly, and an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongated body. The surgical stapling apparatus also includes an ablation catheter that extends through the handle assembly, the elongated body, and the end effector.
Abstract:
An end effector includes first and second members that each have a tissue contacting surface and are moveable relative to one another. The first and second members are configured to clamp tissue therebetween when in an approximated configuration. The tissue contacting surface of the first member defines a first groove. The end effector also includes a bladder that is defined within the first groove and is configured to receive and retain fluid.