Methods for performing gastroplasty
    14.
    发明申请
    Methods for performing gastroplasty 有权
    进行胃成形术的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050250980A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-10

    申请号:US10841233

    申请日:2004-05-07

    摘要: The present invention provides methods for performing gastroplasty by 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.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了通过胃组织近似来减小胃的有效体积或横截面面积来进行胃成形术的方法。 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。

    Apparatus and methods for controlling pressurization of a body cavity
    15.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and methods for controlling pressurization of a body cavity 审中-公开
    用于控制体腔加压的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060100579A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-11

    申请号:US10898548

    申请日:2004-07-23

    IPC分类号: A61M1/00 A61M31/00

    CPC分类号: A61M13/003

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling pressurization of a body cavity by controlling the rate and magnitude of pressurization during insufflation and/or exsufflation. In one variation, a pump may be used to either draw suction or to pressurize a body cavity. The pump may be connected to a controller that controls one or more regulators and/or valves for regulating pressurization. The controller preferably is programmable to allow a medical practitioner to input and/or rapidly alter desired pressurization parameters. In another variation, one or more pumps may be provided to simultaneously and independently control pressurization of multiple body cavities, such as a patient's stomach and peritoneal cavity.

    摘要翻译: 提供了设备和方法,用于通过控制吹气和/或吹气期间的加压速率和幅度来控制体腔的加压。 在一个变型中,泵可以用于抽吸或对体腔加压。 泵可以连接到控制器,该控制器控制一个或多个用于调节加压的调节器和/或阀。 控制器优选地是可编程的,以允许医疗人员输入和/或快速地改变期望的加压参数。 在另一个实施例中,可以提供一个或多个泵来同时且独立地控制多个体腔(例如患者的胃和腹膜腔)的加压。

    Methods and apparatus for maintaining sterility during transluminal procedures
    16.
    发明申请
    Methods and apparatus for maintaining sterility during transluminal procedures 审中-公开
    在宫腔手术过程中保持不育的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060258909A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-16

    申请号:US11400297

    申请日:2006-04-07

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for maintaining sterility during transluminal procedures are described. The sterility is achieved by making use of a membrane in either the form, e.g., of a sheath, cap or umbrella to keep the instruments (endoscopes, overtubes, etc.) sterile while being advanced through lumens in the body and into the various cavities. Methods, such as vacuum acquisition, mechanical tissue anchoring, etc., of the underlying tissue followed by incision of the tissue with, e.g., a needle knife, can be utilized to gain access to the various cavities. It is expected that this procedure will provide the desired level of sterility for transluminal procedures.

    摘要翻译: 描述了在腔内程序中维持不育的方法和装置。 通过使用例如护套,帽或伞的形式的膜来实现无菌性,以将器具(内窥镜,超声波管等)保持无菌,同时通过体内的腔进入各种空腔 。 可以使用诸如真空采集,机械组织锚定等方法,随后用例如针刀切割组织的下面的组织,以便进入各种空腔。 预期该程序将为腔内程序提供所需的无菌水平。

    Disposable shapelocking system
    17.
    发明申请
    Disposable shapelocking system 审中-公开
    一次性形状锁定系统

    公开(公告)号:US20060058582A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-16

    申请号:US11238298

    申请日:2005-09-28

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00

    摘要: Disposable shapelocking systems are disclosed herein. A shapelock assembly generally comprises an elongate body defining at least one lumen therethrough for advancement of an endoscope or other endoscopic instruments therethrough. A handle assembly can be actuated to compress nested links against one another to transition the elongate body from a flexible state to a rigid shape-locked state. One or more of the nested links can be made from a particular thermoplastic either alone or in combination with one or more reinforcing structures. Such structures can include a reinforcing ring integrated with the link on an inner, outer, or lower surface of the link. Alternatively, the link can be coated or layered to enhance its strength. Additionally, different portions of the shapelock body can be made from different types of links depending upon the loads imparted upon the various portions of the shapelock body.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了一次性形状锁定系统。 形状锁定组件通常包括限定穿过其中的至少一个内腔的细长主体,用于使内窥镜或其它内窥镜器械从其中前进。 手柄组件可以被致动以将嵌套的链节相互压缩以将细长主体从柔性状态转换到刚性形状锁定状态。 嵌套链接中的一个或多个可以单独地或与一个或多个加强结构组合地由特定的热塑性材料制成。 这种结构可以包括与连杆的内,外或下表面上的连杆成一体的加强环。 或者,链接可以被涂覆或分层以提高其强度。 此外,形状锁体的不同部分可以根据施加在形状锁体的各个部分上的载荷从不同类型的连杆制成。

    Method and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access
    18.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access 有权
    用于获得腔内通路的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08512229B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-20

    申请号:US10824936

    申请日:2004-04-14

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00

    摘要: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access. An elongate body is configured for insertion within a body lumen, conduit, organ, orifice or passageway, the elongate body having a working axis and a distal region, and an articulating element disposed near the distal region, the articulating element configured to articulate off-axis from the working axis of the elongate body. Methods of using apparatus of the present invention are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了获得腔内通路的方法和装置。 细长体构造成用于插入体腔,导管,器官,孔或通道中,细长体具有工作轴线和远端区域,以及设置在远侧区域附近的关节元件,所述关节元件构造成关闭, 轴从细长体的工作轴线。 还提供了使用本发明装置的方法。

    Method and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access
    19.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access 有权
    用于获得腔内通路的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050234296A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:US10824936

    申请日:2004-04-14

    摘要: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for obtaining endoluminal access. An elongate body is configured for insertion within a body lumen, conduit, organ, orifice or passageway, the elongate body having a working axis and a distal region, and an articulating element disposed near the distal region, the articulating element configured to articulate off-axis from the working axis of the elongate body. Methods of using apparatus of the present invention are also provided.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了获得腔内通路的方法和装置。 细长体构造成用于插入体腔,导管,器官,孔或通道中,细长体具有工作轴线和远端区域,以及设置在远侧区域附近的关节元件,所述关节元件构造成关闭, 轴从细长体的工作轴线。 还提供了使用本发明装置的方法。