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A Phase III experiment was performed to evaluate the patency and anastomosis time of suture anastomosis (control) and the C-type PLGA coupler. The patency was determined by ultrasonography and open exploration. Histological analysis was performed to determine the degradability of the couplers. In Phase I, the PLGA couplers were completely degraded with good vascular wall remodeling at 8 months, while the PCL couplers demonstrated incomplete degradation. In Phases II and III, the anastomosis time was significantly shorter in the coupler groups than that in the control group. All of the coupler groups demonstrated complete patency of the anastomoses on ultrasonography. In Phase III, the C-type PLGA coupler also demonstrated patency and complete degradation at 8 months. PLGA is a suitable source material for absorbable couplers due to its fast degradability. We devised the O-shaped outer ring for the C-shaped outer ring to increase flexibility, which also demonstrated complete patency during the experimental period. 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