Systems and methods for treating obesity
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1. A method for treatment of a stomach cavity, comprising:
- positioning a tubular liner having a central lumen and proximal and distal ends within the stomach cavity such that the proximal end is adjacent the gastroesophageal junction;
acquiring first and second folds of tissue and the liner using a fixation device, and plicating the first fold of tissue, the second fold of tissue, and the liner to fix the proximal end of said tubular liner to the stomach wall adjacent the gastroesophageal junction; and
acquiring third and fourth folds of tissue and the liner using the fixation device, and plicating the third fold of tissue, the fourth fold of tissue, and the liner to fix the distal end of said tubular liner to the stomach wall adjacent the pylorus.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for simulating a gastric bypass and reducing the volume of the stomach involve placing a tubular liner along the lesser curve of the stomach cavity. Also, methods and devices for slowing gastric emptying involve placing valves within the stomach cavity near the gastro-intestinal junction and/or the pylorus. These methods and devices may prevent a patient from drinking and eating large volumes at one time and from eating slowly all day.
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1. A method for treatment of a stomach cavity, comprising:
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positioning a tubular liner having a central lumen and proximal and distal ends within the stomach cavity such that the proximal end is adjacent the gastroesophageal junction; acquiring first and second folds of tissue and the liner using a fixation device, and plicating the first fold of tissue, the second fold of tissue, and the liner to fix the proximal end of said tubular liner to the stomach wall adjacent the gastroesophageal junction; and acquiring third and fourth folds of tissue and the liner using the fixation device, and plicating the third fold of tissue, the fourth fold of tissue, and the liner to fix the distal end of said tubular liner to the stomach wall adjacent the pylorus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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