There is disclosed a stent delivery system includes a first cylindrical
member capable of being inserted into a forceps channel of an endoscope
and including a through hole having a central axis; a second cylindrical
member inserted into the through hole of the first cylindrical member and
capable of advancing/retreating with respect to the first cylindrical
member, the second cylindrical member including a holding mechanism which
holds a relative position of the second cylindrical member with respect
to the forceps channel of the endoscope, and a stent which is attached
between the first and second cylindrical members in a state where a
diameter of the stent is reduced by the first cylindrical member and
which expands when the first cylindrical member is removed.