Michele Diana, James Wall, Silvana Perretta, Bernard Dallemagne, Kelly D Gonzales, Michael R Harrison, Vincent Agnus, Luc Soler, Stephan Nicolau, Jacques Marescaux
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of a totally endoscopic enteral bypass using a self-orienting, dual ring, magnetic anastomosis system (MAGNAMOSIS) guided by a magnetic tracking system (3D METRIS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In an anesthetized pig, 2 endoscopes were advanced, one each into the stomach and the colon. Both endoscopes were equipped with a MAGNAMOSIS ring secured with an endoscopic snare and a 3D METRIS within one working channel. The whole procedure was followed laparoscopically...
December 2011: Surgical Innovation