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Devices and methods for treating morbid obesity

US8678994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEDIGUS LTD. · IL

Inventors

Elazar Sonnenschein
Amir Govrin · Ramat Gan, IL
Yoav Avidor · Nes Ziona, IL
Yuval Elovici · Kiryat Malachi, IL
Minelu Sonnenschein · Meitar, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2010
Grant date	Mar 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3614
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical method of treating morbid obesity via bariatric procedures, carried out endoluminally and transluminally using endoscopic devices that are introduced through natural body openings without the necessity of creating any incisions in the abdominal wall.

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