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Method of using an endoscopic inflatable lifting apparatus to create an anatomic working space

US5865728A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1995
Grant dateFeb 2, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/306
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of separating tissue layers using an inflatable balloon, in which endoscopic visualization may be carried out through the balloon during inflation.

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