Methods for stabilizing and positioning an endoscope and surgical procedures
US7815566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for stabilizing and positioning an endoscope using various braided devices and suture techniques. Related endoscopic surgical procedures are also disclosed. A surgical method comprises introducing an endoscope into a patient's natural orifice. The endoscope is guided in a patient's alimentary tract lumen, the alimentary tract lumen being defined by the alimentary tract wall. One or more sutures are anchored at the target site of the surgical procedure. The sutures are tensioned to position the endoscope while the sutures pass through a working channel of the endoscope.
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