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Methods for the surgical application of a fastener and the endoluminal treatment of gastroesphageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • US 20040059358A1
  • Filed: 09/20/2002
  • Published: 03/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • a) coupling a medical instrument having a distal end to an endoscope having a distal end;

    b) inserting the distal end of the endoscope into a patient;

    c) inserting the distal end of the instrument into the patient;

    d) decoupling the instrument from the endoscope such that the instrument and the endoscope are separated within the patient; and

    then e) manipulating tissue in the patient with the instrument.

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