Wound retraction apparatus and method
    51.
    发明授权
    Wound retraction apparatus and method 有权
    伤口收缩装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06958037B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-25

    申请号:US10399209

    申请日:2001-10-20

    IPC分类号: A61B17/02 A61B17/34

    摘要: A surgical wound retractor is adapted to dilate a wound stretchable to a desired diameter, the retractor includes a first ring having a diameter greater than that desired for the wound and being adapted for disposition interiorly of the wound. A second ring has a diameter greater than that desired for the wound and is adapted for disposition exteriorly of the wound. A plurality of retraction elements are disposed in a generally cylindrical relationship to each other, between the first ring and the second ring. These elements extend through the wound to exert a radial retraction force on the wound which is dependent on the distance separating the first ring and the second ring. Retraction elements, both distensible and non-distensible are contemplated with appropriate attachment elements at the rings to provide for variations in the retraction force. With a suitable retraction sleeve, a third ring can be provided to form a circumferential retainer to vary the retraction force. Rings can also be made inflatable or self-expanding to vary the retraction force. An associated method includes the step of rolling the second ring circumferentially of the third ring to form the circumferential retainer.

    摘要翻译: 外科伤口牵开器适于将可拉伸至期望直径的伤口扩张,牵开器包括直径大于伤口所需直径的第一环,并适于在伤口内部配置。 第二环的直径大于伤口所需的直径,并且适于在伤口的外部配置。 多个退回元件在第一环和第二环之间以大致圆柱形的关系设置。 这些元件延伸穿过伤口以在伤口上施加径向缩回力,这取决于分离第一环和第二环的距离。 缩回元件,既可扩张也不可扩张,可以考虑在环处的适当的附接元件,以提供收缩力的变化。 利用合适的缩回套筒,可以提供第三环以形成圆周保持器以改变收回力。 环也可以制成充气或自膨胀以改变收缩力。 相关联的方法包括在第三环周向滚动第二环以形成周向保持器的步骤。

    Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy
    52.
    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:US06837847B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-04

    申请号:US10173238

    申请日:2002-06-13

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Ureteral stent system apparatus and method
    53.
    发明授权
    Ureteral stent system apparatus and method 失效
    输尿管支架系统装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06395021B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-28

    申请号:US09303113

    申请日:1999-04-30

    IPC分类号: A61F206

    摘要: A stent having an elongate tubular configuration is formed of a plurality of elongate elements interwoven or braided to form a tubular configuration. The elements may be relatively strong and rigid, but movable relative to each other within the weave or braid in order to provide the stent with generally soft characteristics. The elements may be formed of different materials, such as an absorbent material permitting the stent to be doped with materials such as drugs and chemicals. Even the absorbency can be controlled and varied to provide a predetermined time-release of the absorbent.

    摘要翻译: 具有细长管状结构的支架由多个细长元件形成,交织或编织以形成管状构型。 这些元件可以是相对较强且刚性的,但是可以在编织物或编织物内相对于彼此移动,以便为支架提供通常柔软的特性。 元件可以由不同的材料形成,例如允许支架掺杂材料如药物和化学品的吸收材料。 甚至可以控制和改变吸光度以提供吸收剂的预定时间释放。

    Percutaneous hernia repair
    56.
    发明申请
    Percutaneous hernia repair 审中-公开
    经皮疝修补

    公开(公告)号:US20140214079A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US13815110

    申请日:2013-01-31

    IPC分类号: A61B17/04

    摘要: Methods for percutaneous hernia repair may include inserting a needle end of an anchor tool through a first tissue edge on a first side of a hernia defect opening. A first anchor is deployed with a first suture attached to the first anchor and running back through or along the anchor tool and outside of the patient's body. The needle end of the anchor tool is withdrawn from the first tissue edge. The first suture is separated from the anchor tool. The needle end of an anchor tool is inserted through a second tissue edge and a second anchor is deployed, with a second suture attached to the second anchor and running back through or along the anchor tool and outside of the patient's body. The sutures are tensioned and cinched or knotted.

    摘要翻译: 用于经皮疝修补的方法可以包括将锚固工具的针端插入到疝缺损开口的第一侧上的第一组织边缘。 部署第一锚固件,第一缝合线附接到第一锚固件并且沿着锚固工具并且沿着锚固工具向外延伸并且在患者身体外部延伸。 锚固工具的针端从第一组织边缘排出。 第一缝合线与锚固工具分离。 锚固工具的针端插入穿过第二组织边缘并且第二锚固件被展开,其中第二缝合线附接到第二锚固件并且通过锚固工具或者沿着锚固工具返回到患者身体的外部。 缝合线张紧,打结或打结。

    TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE VIA SURGERY OF THE STOMACH
    58.
    发明申请
    TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE VIA SURGERY OF THE STOMACH 审中-公开
    通过STOMACH手术治疗高血压和心脏疾病

    公开(公告)号:US20120283756A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:US13479991

    申请日:2012-05-24

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00 A61B17/03

    摘要: Devices and methods for endolumenally manipulating stomach fundus tissue alter the function of nearby nerves. The altered function of the nerves interacts with the cardiopulmonary system to cause a substantially permanent reduction in blood pressure. The altered nerve function may also treat heart disease as well. This application also relates to devices and methods for endolumenally manipulating stomach tissue to alter hormone production from cells associated with stomach tissue, providing a therapeutic effect in treating hypertension and heart disease, not conventionally associated with the stomach.

    摘要翻译: 腔内操作胃底组织的装置和方法改变了附近神经的功能。 神经的改变功能与心肺系统相互作用,导致血压基本上永久性降低。 改变的神经功能也可以治疗心脏病。 本申请还涉及用于腔内操作胃组织以改变与胃组织相关的细胞的激素产生的装置和方法,在治疗高血压和心脏病方面提供治疗效果,而不是常规地与胃相关。

    Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors
    59.
    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:US08298291B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-30

    申请号:US11412261

    申请日:2006-04-26

    IPC分类号: A61F2/02

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。