Surgical stabilizer devices and methods
First Claim
1. Apparatus for treatment of anatomical structure having a lumen, the apparatus comprising:
- a pressure differential device constructed to create a pressure differential with respect to the lumen of the anatomical structure, to cause movement of the anatomical structure to a desired configuration for treatment; and
a stabilizing device, operably coupled with the pressure differential device, constructed to stabilize the anatomical structure in the desired configuration.
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Abstract
Surgical devices and methods achieve a desired configuration of one or more anatomical structures, e.g. by suction or inflation, and then optionally deploy a stabilizing or fastening agent or holding device, for example a helical staple, to stabilize the anatomical structure in the desired configuration. Aspects of the invention can be used in the treatment of incontinence, coronary artery blockage, and blockages or strictures in other anatomical structures. Additionally, embodiments of the invention also can be used to create anastomoses between anatomical structures, and/or to create or reverse functional vasectomies, tubal ligations and the like. Aspects of the invention are particularly (though not exclusively) applicable in minimally invasive surgical settings.
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61 Claims
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1. Apparatus for treatment of anatomical structure having a lumen, the apparatus comprising:
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a pressure differential device constructed to create a pressure differential with respect to the lumen of the anatomical structure, to cause movement of the anatomical structure to a desired configuration for treatment; and
a stabilizing device, operably coupled with the pressure differential device, constructed to stabilize the anatomical structure in the desired configuration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. Apparatus for treatment of anatomical structure having a lumen, the apparatus comprising:
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a movement device constructed to cause movement of the anatomical structure to a desired configuration for treatment; and
a stabilizing device, operably coupled with the movement device, constructed to stabilize the anatomical structure in the desired configuration. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59)
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58. Apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure, the apparatus comprising:
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means for moving the anatomical structure to or holding the anatomical structure in a desired configuration; and
means for deploying a stabilizing device into contact with the anatomical structure to hold the desired configuration.
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- 60. Apparatus for facilitating treatment of anatomical structure having a lumen, the apparatus comprising a pressure differential device constructed to cause movement of the anatomical structure to a desired, generally stabilized configuration by creating pressure differential from within the lumen, the desired configuration being suitable for further stabilization or treatment, the apparatus further comprising a member constructed to support the pressure differential device from within the lumen.
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