A method and system for performing anastomosis uses an anvil to control and support a tissue site during an anastomosis procedure involving tissue bonding techniques such as tissue welding and adhesive tissue bonding. The anvil is particularly useful for supporting a wall of a coronary artery during...http://www.google.com/patents/US6398797?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6398797 - Tissue bonding system and method for controlling a tissue site during anastomosis