Systems and methods for measuring volume of potential sleeve in a sleeve gastrectomy
US11324620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One or more medical devices may be provided that may be used, for example, in bariatric surgery including a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Occlusion devices can be integrated with a catheter or tube to occlude one or more proximal or distal landmarks of a stomach and a stapling guide may be used to occlude a lateral boundary of the stomach to define a cavity. A volume of the potential resultant sleeve may be determined by inserting fluid or gas into the catheter or tube, measuring pressure, and calculating the volume of the cavity.
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