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Method of performing surgical procedures on patients suffering from hiatal hernia

US7841347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEDIGUS LTD. · IL

Inventors

Elazar Sonnenschein
Minelu Sonnenschein · Meitar, IL
Avi Roy Shapira · Beer Sheva, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 10, 2007
Grant date	Nov 30, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M16/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is a method of lowering the gastroesophageal junction below the diaphragm of a patient with a hiatal hernia during the performance of surgical procedures performed via natural orifices. The method comprises applying positive pressure ventilation with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the patient.

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