Devices and methods facilitating sleeve gastrectomy procedures
US-9655758-B2 · May 23, 2017 · US
Devices and methods facilitating sleeve gastrectomy procedures
US10478326B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10478326-B2 |
| Application number | US-201715593445-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Publication date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
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A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated member. The shape modification member conforms to a portion of a patient's stomach in the second state.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of performing a sleeve gastrectomy in the stomach, comprising: inserting a tubular guide through the esophagus and into the stomach; extending an engaging member outwardly from the tubular guide against the greater curvature of the stomach; illuminating at least a portion of the engaging member; retracting the engaging member; and resecting the stomach using a surgical stapler, forming a sleeve shaped portion of the stomach, and removing a remainder of the stomach. 2. A method of performing a sleeve gastrectomy in the stomach, comprising: inserting a tubular guide through an esophagus and into the stomach; extending an engaging member outwardly from the tubular guide against a greater curvature of the stomach; partially resecting the stomach using a surgical stapler; retracting the engaging member; and completing the resection of the stomach, forming a sleeve shaped portion of the stomach, and removing a remainder of the stomach. 3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising activating an array of lights.
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having centering means, e.g. balloons having an appropriate shape · CPC title
in the body, e.g. expansible {(A61M25/10, A61M16/0488 take precedence)} · CPC title
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- What does patent US10478326B2 cover?
- A gastrectomy device includes an elongated member defining a centerline that extends through proximal and distal ends thereof. A shape modification member coupled to the elongated member is movable relative to the centerline of the elongated member. The shape modification member is movable between a first state, adjacent to the elongated member, and a second state, spaced from the elongated mem…
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- Primary CPC classification A61F5/0089. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 19 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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