Laparoscopic Gastric Band With Active Agents
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1. A gastric banding system comprising:
- a gastric band structured to be placed around the stomach of a patient and the band being structured to be capable of dispensing an active agent to the patient while the band is positioned around the stomach.
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Abstract
A gastric banding system is provided which generally includes a gastric band and an active agent, for example, a metabolic agent or satiety inducing agent. The band may be structured to contain the agent and permit controlled release of the agent to the patient while the band is positioned around the stomach. Methods for treating obesity are also provided which include positioning a gastric band on the stomach of a patient and administering a satiety inducing agent to the patient while the gastric band is positioned on the stomach.
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1. A gastric banding system comprising:
a gastric band structured to be placed around the stomach of a patient and the band being structured to be capable of dispensing an active agent to the patient while the band is positioned around the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21)
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19. A method of inducing weight loss in a patient, the method comprising
implanting a gastric band device in a patient; - and
providing a composition, the composition comprising an active agent effective to induce weight loss and a bioerodible material combined with the agent, the agent being distributed in the bioerodible material and being effective, when released into the patient, to at least assist in inducing weight loss in the patient; the composition being positioned between the gastric band and the stomach of the patient when the gastric band is positioned around the stomach of the patient.
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22. A method of treating obesity or an obesity related condition comprising:
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positioning a gastric band on the stomach of a patient; and administering a satiety inducing agent to the patient while the gastric band is positioned on the stomach. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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