Method and device for use in endoscopic organ procedures
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1. A bypass conduit assembly for placement within a stomach, comprising:
- a device configured to form a narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue created adjacent to or within the stomach;
a flexible tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween with a lumen defined through the length;
a fastener, extending through the proximal end of the tubular member thereby attaching the proximal end to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue;
the tubular member being configured to conform to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue; and
wherein the length of the tubular member extends from the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue so that the distal end is positioned distally of stomach such that the stomach is bypassed.
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Abstract
A bypass conduit assembly is placed in a hollow body organ to route food and liquids past the hollow body organ. A flexible tubular member extends from a narrowed section through the hollow body organ and into either the pylorus or intestines. The tubular member is connected to tissue by fasteners such as clips, staples or stents.
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6 Claims
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1. A bypass conduit assembly for placement within a stomach, comprising:
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a device configured to form a narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue created adjacent to or within the stomach; a flexible tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween with a lumen defined through the length; a fastener, extending through the proximal end of the tubular member thereby attaching the proximal end to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue; the tubular member being configured to conform to the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue; and wherein the length of the tubular member extends from the narrowed region incorporating at least two layers of tissue so that the distal end is positioned distally of stomach such that the stomach is bypassed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A bypass conduit assembly for placement within a stomach, comprising:
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a flexible tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween with a lumen defined through the length; a stent, attached to the proximal end of the tubular member and to a narrowed region of tissue created adjacent to or within the stomach, the stent being expandable to form an interference fit between the proximal end of the tubular member and the narrowed region of tissue; and wherein the length of the tubular member extends from the narrowed region of tissue so that the distal end is positioned distally of stomach such that the stomach is bypassed.
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