Systems and methods for creating anastomoses
First Claim
1. A method of forming an anastomosis between a first section of the digestive tract and second section of the digestive tract, the method comprising the steps of:
- forming a first opening in the first section;
forming a second opening in the first section;
moving a proximal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the first opening;
moving a distal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the second opening, whereby an intermediate portion of the second section extends along the first section between the first and second openings; and
forming an anastomosis between the first section and the intermediate portion of the second section.
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Abstract
Medical system and methods are provided for forming an Anastomosis, such as an intestinal bypass anastomosis for treatment of obesity or diabetes. The medical devices and methods are minimally invasive and reduce complications. One embodiment of the method includes forming a first opening in the first section and forming a second opening in the first section. A proximal portion of the second section is moved to a position adjacent the first opening, and a distal portion of the second section is moved to a position adjacent the second opening. In this manner, an intermediate portion of the second section extends along the first section and an anastomosis can then be formed between the first section and the second section.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of forming an anastomosis between a first section of the digestive tract and second section of the digestive tract, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a first opening in the first section; forming a second opening in the first section; moving a proximal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the first opening; moving a distal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the second opening, whereby an intermediate portion of the second section extends along the first section between the first and second openings; and forming an anastomosis between the first section and the intermediate portion of the second section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of forming an anastomosis between a first section of the digestive tract and second section of the digestive tract, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a first opening in the first section; forming a second opening in the first section; moving a proximal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the first opening and through the first opening to form a first loop in the second section; and moving a distal portion of the second section to a position adjacent the second opening and through the second opening to form a second loop in the second section; and forming an anastomosis between the first section and the second section. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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