An apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure on first and second adjacent circular portions of mucosa of tubular tissue wherein a first supporting member supports the first circular portion of mucosa, a second supporting member supports the second adjacent circular portion of mucosa and...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20040254590?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040254590 - Method and instrument for the performance of stapled anastamoses