Methods for performing gastroplasty
    13.
    发明授权
    Methods for performing gastroplasty 有权
    进行胃成形术的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07520884B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-21

    申请号:US10841233

    申请日:2004-05-07

    Abstract: Methods for performing gastroplasty include reducing the effective volume or cross-sectional area of the stomach via approximation of gastric tissue. Such reduction preferably is achieved endoluminally, either with or without laparoscopic ports. In one variation, a sleeve, pouch, Magenstrasse and Mill, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (“VBG”), etc.,is formed within the stomach by approximating opposing anterior and posterior segments or ridges of the stomach wall at locations inferior to the gastroesophageal junction. In another variation, opposing walls of the stomach are approximated at a plurality of substantially random locations to reduce an effective volume of the stomach. In yet another variation, both a sleeve and random approximations are formed, the random approximations preferably disposed in a portion of the stomach excluded by the sleeve. In still another variation, opposing walls of the stomach are approximated over significant lengths at random or specified locations.

    Abstract translation: 进行胃成形术的方法包括通过胃组织的近似来减小胃的有效体积或横截面积。 这种减少优选是在腹腔镜下或腹腔镜下进行的。 在一个变型中,通过在胃壁下方的胃壁的相邻的前部和后部区段或脊部近似形成在胃内形成套筒,袋,Magenstrasse和Mill,垂直带状胃成形术(“VBG”)等 。 在另一个变型中,胃的相对壁在多个基本上随机的位置近似,以减少胃的有效体积。 在另一个变型中,形成套筒和随机近似,随机近似优选地设置在由套筒排除的胃的一部分中。 在另一个变体中,胃的相对的壁在随机或指定的位置处以相当长的长度近似。

    Attenuation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen
    15.
    发明授权
    Attenuation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen 有权
    胃管内环境参数的衰减

    公开(公告)号:US08087413B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-03

    申请号:US11035702

    申请日:2005-01-14

    Abstract: The attenuation or isolation of environmental parameters on a gastric lumen is described herein. Once tissue plications are formed into a gastric lumen or sleeve within a stomach, the newly formed lumen is subjected to a multitude of fluctuating stresses or pressure from food or fluids passing therethrough, from naturally-occurring contractions, and/or from changes in pH levels from caustic stomach acids and hormones. The tissue interface between these plications can be isolated from such environmental fluctuations, or the fluctuations can be attenuated, by a number of methods. One example is to place a gastric stent or sleeve within the newly formed lumen. Another example is to utilize multiple rows of anchors, clips, or sutures along the interface. Alternatively, bio-adhesives can be dispensed to buttress the tissue interface. In another variation, the tissue can be approximated in different configurations which effectively reduce or isolate the adhered tissue region.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了在胃腔上的环境参数的衰减或分离。 一旦组织消融在胃内形成胃腔或套管,则新形成的内腔经受来自通过其的食物或液体的多种波动的应力或压力,从天然存在的收缩和/或pH水平的变化 从苛性胃酸和激素。 可以通过多种方法将这些斑点之间的组织界面与这种环境波动隔离,或者波动可以减弱。 一个例子是将胃支架或套管放置在新形成的内腔内。 另一个例子是沿着界面使用多行锚,剪辑或缝线。 或者,可以分配生物粘合剂以支撑组织界面。 在另一个实施方式中,可以以有效地减少或隔离粘附的组织区域的不同配置来近似组织。

    Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
    17.
    发明授权
    Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy 有权
    形状可锁定装置和方法,用于通过不支持的解剖结构推进器械

    公开(公告)号:US06783491B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-31

    申请号:US10173220

    申请日:2002-06-13

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for placing and advancing a diagnostic or therapeutic instrument in a hollow body organ of a tortuous or unsupported anatomy, comprising a handle, an overtube, a distal region having an atraumatic tip. The overtube may be removable from the handle, and have a longitudinal axis disposed at an angle relative to the handle. The overtube may be selectively stiffened to reduce distension of the organ caused by advancement of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument. The distal region permits passive steering of the overtube caused by deflection of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument while the atraumatic tip prevents the wall of the organ from becoming caught or pinched during manipulation of the diagnostic or therapeutic instrument.

    Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法,用于将诊断或治疗仪器放置并行进在曲折或无支撑的解剖结构的中空身体器官中,包括手柄,外套管,具有无创尖端的远侧区域。 外套管可以从手柄移除,并且具有相对于把手以一定角度设置的纵向轴线。 外套管可以选择性地加强,以减少由诊断或治疗仪器的前进引起的器官膨胀。 远端区域允许由诊断或治疗仪器的偏转引起的外套管的被动转向,而无创伤的尖端在操纵诊断或治疗仪器期间防止器官的壁被卡住或夹住。

    Surgical access apparatus and method
    18.
    发明授权
    Surgical access apparatus and method 有权
    手术进入装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08672839B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US13231348

    申请日:2011-09-13

    Abstract: An access system comprises an access device. The access device is adapted to be disposed within an opening in a body wall. The access device has an external flange adapted to be disposed external to the body wall and an internal flange adapted to be disposed internal to the body wall. Holes extend through the access device between an external surface and an internal surface of the access device. The holes span the thickness of the body wall between a location external to the body wall and a location internal to the body wall. The access device is formed of an elastomeric material adapted to conform to surfaces of instruments inserted through the holes to form instrument seals along at least a portion of a length spanning the thickness of the body wall. The elastomeric material is compressible and adapted to form a seal with the body wall.

    Abstract translation: 访问系统包括访问设备。 进入装置适于设置在体壁的开口内。 进入装置具有适于设置在主体壁外部的外部凸缘和适于设置在主体壁内部的内部凸缘。 孔在进入装置的外表面和内表面之间延伸通过进入装置。 孔跨越体壁外部位置与体壁内部的位置之间的体壁厚度。 进入装置由弹性体材料形成,弹性体材料适于与穿过孔插入的仪器的表面一致,以沿跨越体壁厚度的至少一部分长度形成仪器密封。 弹性体材料是可压缩的并且适于与主体壁形成密封。

    Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors
    19.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors 有权
    用于固定和部署组织锚的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08628541B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-14

    申请号:US11238543

    申请日:2005-09-30

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to the tissue manipulation assembly, which may be advanced through a shape-lockable endoscopic device, a conventional endoscope, or directly by itself into a patient. A second tool can be used in combination with the tissue manipulation assembly to engage tissue and manipulate the tissue in conjunction with the tissue manipulation assembly. A deployment assembly is provided for securing engaged tissue via one or more tissue anchors, the deployment assembly also being configured to disengage the anchors endoluminally or laparoscopically by applying thermal energy through at least one suture cutting element disposed along the deployment assembly.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于固定和展开组织锚的方法和装置。 组织操作组件可枢转地联接到管状构件的远端。 可重新配置的发射管也可枢转地联接到组织操作组件,组织操作组件可通过可形状锁定的内窥镜装置,常规内窥镜或直接自身进入患者。 第二工具可以与组织操作组件组合使用以接合组织并且与组织操作组件一起操作组织。 提供了一种展开组件,用于通过一个或多个组织锚固件固定所接合的组织,所述展开组件还被配置为通过沿着所述展开组件布置的至少一个缝合线切割元件施加热能而使所述锚定器在内部或腹腔镜下脱离。

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