Non-invasive apparatus for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
US5897562A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00553
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instrumentation for transoral treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an instrument includes a remotely operable invagination device for atraumatically approximating the lower esophagus and fundus of the stomach and for invaginating the gastroesophageal junction into the stomach thereby involuting the surrounding fundic wall. The same or a separate instrument includes a remotely operable surgical fastening instrument for fastening together the invaginated lower esophagus and fundic wall. A method of surgically treating GERD is also disclosed.
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