METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT ABLATION TO ACHIEVE LOSS OF PERSISTENT AND/OR RECURRENT EXCESS BODY WEIGHT FOLLOWING A WEIGHT LOSS OPERATION
    33.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT ABLATION TO ACHIEVE LOSS OF PERSISTENT AND/OR RECURRENT EXCESS BODY WEIGHT FOLLOWING A WEIGHT LOSS OPERATION 有权
    方法和装置用于在重量损失操作下实现持续和/或再循环体重下降的胃肠动力学牵引

    公开(公告)号:US20120289952A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-15

    申请号:US13558506

    申请日:2012-07-26

    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for ablational treatment of regions of the digestive tract in post-bariatric surgery patients who fail to achieve or maintain the desired weight loss. Bariatric procedures include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and sleeve gastrectomy. These procedures reconstruct gastrointestinal tract features, creating pouches, stoma, and tubes that restrict and/or divert the digestive flow. Post-surgical dilation of altered structures is common and diminishes their bariatric effectiveness. Ablation of compromised structures can reduce their size and compliance, restoring bariatric effectiveness. Ablation, as provided the invention, starts at the mucosa and penetrates deeper into the gastrointestinal wall in a controlled manner. Control may also be provided by a fractional ablation that ablates some tissue within a target region and leaves a portion substantially unaffected. Embodiments of the device include an ablational electrode array that spans 360 degrees and an array that spans an arc of less than 360 degrees.

    Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法,用于消除不能达到或保持所需体重减轻的减肥手术患者消化道区域的消融。 减肥手术包括Roux-en-Y胃旁路,胆胰管引流和套管胃切除术。 这些程序重建胃肠道特征,产生限制和/或转移消化道的小袋,造口和管。 改变结构的手术后扩张是常见的,并且减轻了他们的减肥效果。 消融受损结构可减少其尺寸和依从性,恢复减肥效果。 根据本发明,消融从粘膜开始并以受控的方式深入胃肠壁。 控制也可以通过消融目标区域内的一些组织并使基本上不受影响的部分的部分消融来提供。 该装置的实施例包括跨越360度的消融电极阵列和跨越小于360度的弧的阵列。

    SELECTIVELY EXPANDABLE OPERATIVE ELEMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF USE
    34.
    发明申请
    SELECTIVELY EXPANDABLE OPERATIVE ELEMENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF USE 审中-公开
    选择性可扩展的操作元素支持结构和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120239028A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13051738

    申请日:2011-03-18

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a device is provided including an expandable support member having a first portion and a second portion is provided. The first portion is adapted to have a smaller expansion index than the second portion. A therapeutic or diagnostic instrument is supported, at least in part, by the expandable support member first portion. In another embodiment, the support member is adapted for non-uniform expansion of the first and second portions. There are also described methods of forming therapeutic devices. There are also described methods of providing therapy to tissue in a body by positioning a device in proximity to tissue in a body selected to receive therapy. Next, the expandable support member second portion is expanded until the instrument is at a therapeutic position relative to the tissue in a body selected to receive therapy. Thereafter, therapy or diagnosis is provided to the selected tissue using the device.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,提供了包括具有第一部分和第二部分的可扩展支撑构件的装置。 第一部分适于具有比第二部分更小的膨胀指数。 治疗或诊断仪器至少部分由可扩张支撑构件第一部分支撑。 在另一个实施例中,支撑构件适于使第一和第二部分不均匀地膨胀。 还描述了形成治疗装置的方法。 还描述了通过将设备定位在选择用于接受治疗的身体中的组织附近来向身体中的组织提供治疗的方法。 接下来,可扩展支撑构件第二部分被扩张,直到器械相对于选择用于接受治疗的身体中的组织处于治疗位置。 此后,使用该装置向所选择的组织提供治疗或诊断。

    Method and Apparatus for Gastrointestinal Tract Ablation to Achieve Loss of Persistent and/or Recurrent Excess Body Weight Following a Weight-Loss Operation
    35.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Gastrointestinal Tract Ablation to Achieve Loss of Persistent and/or Recurrent Excess Body Weight Following a Weight-Loss Operation 有权
    消除肠道消融的方法和装置,在减肥手术后实现持续和/或反复过剩体重的丧失

    公开(公告)号:US20090012512A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-08

    申请号:US12167902

    申请日:2008-07-03

    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for ablational treatment of regions of the digestive tract in post-bariatric surgery patients who fail to achieve or maintain the desired weight loss. Bariatric procedures include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and sleeve gastrectomy. These procedures reconstruct gastrointestinal tract features, creating pouches, stoma, and tubes that restrict and/or divert the digestive flow. Post-surgical dilation of altered structures is common and diminishes their bariatric effectiveness. Ablation of compromised structures can reduce their size and compliance, restoring bariatric effectiveness. Ablation, as provided the invention, starts at the mucosa and penetrates deeper into the gastrointestinal wall in a controlled manner. Control may also be provided by a fractional ablation that ablates some tissue within a target region and leaves a portion substantially unaffected. Embodiments of the device include an ablational electrode array that spans 360 degrees and an array that spans an arc of less than 360 degrees.

    Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法,用于消除不能达到或保持所需体重减轻的减肥手术患者消化道区域的消融。 减肥手术包括Roux-en-Y胃旁路,胆胰管引流和套管胃切除术。 这些程序重建胃肠道特征,产生限制和/或转移消化道的小袋,造口和管。 改变结构的手术后扩张是常见的,并且减轻了他们的减肥效果。 消融受损结构可减少其尺寸和依从性,恢复减肥效果。 根据本发明,消融从粘膜开始并以受控的方式深入胃肠壁。 控制也可以通过消融目标区域内的一些组织并使基本上不受影响的部分的部分消融来提供。 该装置的实施例包括跨越360度的消融电极阵列和跨越小于360度的弧的阵列。

    Method and apparatus for gastrointestinal tract ablation to achieve loss of persistent and/or recurrent excess body weight following a weight loss operation
    37.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for gastrointestinal tract ablation to achieve loss of persistent and/or recurrent excess body weight following a weight loss operation 有权
    用于胃肠道消融的方法和装置,以实现减肥手术后持续和/或复发的过量体重的损失

    公开(公告)号:US09364283B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US13558506

    申请日:2012-07-26

    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for ablational treatment of regions of the digestive tract in post-bariatric surgery patients who fail to achieve or maintain the desired weight loss. Bariatric procedures include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and sleeve gastrectomy. These procedures reconstruct gastrointestinal tract features, creating pouches, stoma, and tubes that restrict and/or divert the digestive flow. Post-surgical dilation of altered structures is common and diminishes their bariatric effectiveness. Ablation of compromised structures can reduce their size and compliance, restoring bariatric effectiveness. Ablation, as provided the invention, starts at the mucosa and penetrates deeper into the gastrointestinal wall in a controlled manner. Control may also be provided by a fractional ablation that ablates some tissue within a target region and leaves a portion substantially unaffected. Embodiments of the device include an ablational electrode array that spans 360 degrees and an array that spans an arc of less than 360 degrees.

    Abstract translation: 提供了设备和方法,用于消除不能达到或保持所需体重减轻的减肥手术患者消化道区域的消融。 减肥手术包括Roux-en-Y胃旁路,胆胰管引流和套管胃切除术。 这些程序重建胃肠道特征,产生限制和/或转移消化道的小袋,造口和管。 改变结构的手术后扩张是常见的,并且减轻了他们的减肥效果。 消融受损结构可减少其尺寸和依从性,恢复减肥效果。 根据本发明,消融从粘膜开始并以受控的方式深入胃肠壁。 控制也可以通过消融目标区域内的一些组织并使基本上不受影响的部分的部分消融来提供。 该装置的实施例包括跨越360度的消融电极阵列和跨越小于360度的弧的阵列。

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