Methods and apparatus for performing endoluminal gastroplasty
US7918869B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endoluminally performing gastroplasty. In one variation, the apparatus comprises a sizing tube, and a steerable guide that may be reversibly disposed within the sizing tube. In another variation, the sizing tube and steerable guide are integrated into a single device. In one method of utilizing the apparatus, a pouch is endoluminally formed within a patient's stomach, thereby partitioning or reducing the stomach and restricting the flow of food therethrough. The pouch may form a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty or Magenstrasse and Mill in an endoluminal fashion. Advantageously, the sizing tube or steerable guide may be used to properly size the endoluminal pouch.
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