Gastrointestinal sleeve device and methods for treatment of morbid obesity
US7794447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for treatment of morbid obesity using minimally invasive techniques. The apparatus includes a system of components that may be used separately or in combination for effectively reducing stomach volume, bypassing a portion of the stomach and/or small intestines, reducing nutrient absorption in the stomach and/or small intestines and/or depositing minimally or undigested food farther than normal into the intestines, thereby stimulating intestinal responses. The components described include a gastric sleeve device, an intestinal sleeve device, and a combined gastrointestinal sleeve device.
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