There is provided an anastomosis system for performing an anastomosis in a
body. The system includes an anastomosis button, which has two foldable
flange portions and a tubular main body portion extending between the
flange portions, for coupling two lumen portions in the body to each
other, and a housing which can receive the anastomosis button as the
flange portions are folded. The system further includes a guide, which
has a distal end to be inserted through a patient's mouth to a target
portion in the body and a proximal end arranged outside the body, for
guiding the housing to the target portion. A release line having a distal
end to be inserted to the target portion along the guide and a proximal
end held outside the body is operated, whereby the anastomosis button can
be ejected from the housing and be held at the target portion.