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METHODS FOR REDUCING GASTRIC VOLUME

  • US 20110009887A1
  • Filed: 09/03/2010
  • Published: 01/13/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reducing gastric volume comprising:

  • accessing an external surface of a wall of the gastrointestinal tract;

    positioning the distal end of at least one device in proximity to the external surface of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract;

    manipulating said device to engage at least a first tissue site and a second tissue site spaced apart from the first tissue site on the external surface of the wall of the gastrointestinal tract;

    manipulating said device to approximate said engaged, spaced apart tissue sites to create at least one invaginated tissue fold extending from the approximated tissue sites into an interior space of the gastrointestinal tract; and

    fastening the approximated tissue sites to one another to secure the tissue fold.

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