Method and apparatus for endoscopically performing gastric reduction surgery in a single pass
First Claim
1. A gastric reduction apparatus which provides for the secure attachment of multiple fasteners into the gastric wall, the fasteners being linked with a flexible member in a manner permitting the reduction of the effective size of an individual'"'"'s stomach, comprising:
- an applicator head including a proximal end and a distal end;
the applicator head of the gastric reduction apparatus includes a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving tissue;
a fastener attachment mechanism is positioned within the cavity for access to tissue that is pulled within the cavity, the fastener attachment mechanism includes at least one fastener.
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Abstract
A gastric reduction apparatus provides for the secure attachment of multiple fasteners into the gastric wall, the fasteners being linked with a flexible member in a manner permitting the reduction of the effective size of an individual'"'"'s stomach. The apparatus includes an applicator head including a proximal end and a distal end. The applicator head of the gastric reduction apparatus includes a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving tissue. A fastener attachment mechanism is positioned within the cavity for access to tissue that is pulled within the cavity and the fastener attachment mechanism includes a plurality of fasteners.
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1. A gastric reduction apparatus which provides for the secure attachment of multiple fasteners into the gastric wall, the fasteners being linked with a flexible member in a manner permitting the reduction of the effective size of an individual'"'"'s stomach, comprising:
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an applicator head including a proximal end and a distal end;
the applicator head of the gastric reduction apparatus includes a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving tissue;
a fastener attachment mechanism is positioned within the cavity for access to tissue that is pulled within the cavity, the fastener attachment mechanism includes at least one fastener. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for gastric reduction surgery, comprising the following steps:
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inserting a gastric reduction apparatus within the stomach, the gastric reduction apparatus including an applicator head having a proximal end and a distal end, the applicator head of the gastric reduction apparatus includes a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receiving tissue, a fastener attachment mechanism is positioned within the cavity for access to tissue that is pulled within the cavity, the fastener attachment mechanism includes a plurality of fasteners;
positioning the gastric reduction apparatus such that the opening of the cavity is adjacent a predetermined portion of the stomach wall;
creating a vacuum within the cavity, drawing predetermined tissue of the stomach wall within the cavity;
actuating the fastener attachment mechanism to secure the fastener within the tissue of the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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