Devices and methods for laparoscopic gastric tissue reconfiguration
US8906038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for forming and securing tissue folds and elongated invaginations in gastric tissue are used as a treatment for obesity. In several embodiments, a plurality of tissue folds is formed along the greater curvature of the stomach using laparoscopic tissue anchor deployment devices. Additional embodiments include various combinations of tissue folds, elongated invaginations, and other reconfigurations of stomach tissue using laparoscopic devices or laparoscopic devices in combination with endoscopic devices.
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