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Mark A. Bovard
Researcher at University of Rochester
Publications - 8
Citations - 2005
Mark A. Bovard is an academic researcher from University of Rochester. The author has contributed to research in topics: Suture (anatomy) & Closing (morphology). The author has an hindex of 7, co-authored 8 publications receiving 2005 citations.
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System for endoscopic suturing
TL;DR: In this article, a system for endoscopic suturing is provided having an endoscope, such as a gastroscope, with a distal end (14b) locatable in the body of a patient and a flexible shaft (14a) extending to the distal extension of the endoscope.
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Surgical suture instrument
TL;DR: A surgical apparatus, method of use and instrumentation kit for suturing body tissue is provided in this paper, which includes an actuating mechanism for sequentially pulling the first and second ferrule portions of a length of suture material through body tissue.
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Tissue tagging device
Keith Ratcliff,Salvatore Castro,Robert C Savage,Jude S. Sauer,Roger J. Greenwald,Mark A. Bovard +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a tagging device for marking the location of lesions within the body prior to a surgical procedure such as excision or biopsy. The device includes an elongated tube having one end supported on a housing and a second end extending distally therefrom.
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Running stitch suturing device
TL;DR: In this article, an instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism, which provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of Suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture.
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Sew-right running stitch instrument
TL;DR: In this paper, an instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism, which provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of Suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture.