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Flexible endoscopic surgical instrument for invagination and fundoplication

  • US 6,312,437 B1
  • Filed: 05/18/2000
  • Issued: 11/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/03/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing fundoplication, comprising:

  • inserting a surgical instrument through a patient'"'"'s mouth and throat into a stomach, the instrument having an end effector adapted to grasp, fold, and fasten tissue;

    grasping a fundus with the end effector;

    folding the fundus toward an esophageal wall with the end effector; and

    applying a fastener with the end effector to secure the fundus to the esophageal wall.

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