Medical School University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Graduated: 1954 Cincinnati Genl Hospital Graduated: 1955 Graduated: 1963 Ohio State University Hospital Graduated: 1956 Hammersmith Hospital Graduated: 1965
Professor Of Surgery At University Of Cincinnati
Position:
Professor of Surgery at University of Cincinnati
Location:
Cincinnati Area
Industry:
Higher Education
Work:
University of Cincinnati
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Professor of Surgery
John B Flege, Cincinnati OH
Specialties:
Vascular Surgeon
Address:
222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Education:
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Hammersmith Hospital - Fellowship - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery Certification in Thoracic Surgery
John Flege, Cincinnati OH
Work:
University of Cincinnati 222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219University Hospital, Inc 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH 45219Cincinnati Va Medical Center 3200 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220Ucmc 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267
Surgical Anastomosis Instrument
US Patent:
6015416, Jan 18, 2000
Filed:
Feb 26, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/031346
Inventors:
David Stefanchik - Mason OH David L. Hamann - Cincinnati OH John B. Flege - Cincinnati OH Douglas N. Ladd - Cincinnati OH J. Renee Lupton - West Chester OH James A. Craft - Lexington KY
Assignee:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. - Cincinnati OH
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
606144
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a surgical device for attaching a first hollow organ to a second hollow organ and creating a passageway therebetween. The device includes a first member comprising a first prong for entering a wall of the first hollow organ and a second prong for entering a wall of the second hollow organ. The prongs each have a proximal end which attaches to the first member and a distal end extending therefrom. The device further includes a second member having a plow for incising at least one of the hollow organs so as to create a passageway between the hollow organs. The second member further includes a plurality of needle paths on either side of the plow for guiding a needle through the walls of the hollow organ on either side of the passageway. The device further includes a means for driving a needle, having a suture attached thereto, so as to attach the hollow organs together. Lastly, the device includes a frame for coupling the first member and the second member together in operational engagement.
John Blain Flege Jr., Cincinnati OH - Lawyer
Address:
231 Albert Sabin Way #DEPT of Surgery, Cincinnati 45267 (513) 584-3278