Apparatus and method for laparoscopic implantation of anti-reflu

Details Apparatus and method for laparoscopic implantation of anti-reflu Apparatus and method for laparoscopic implantation of anti-reflu

1990-10-09

1991-04-09

Frinks, Ronald

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

623 11, 128898, 128899, A61F 200, A61F 1300, A61B 1900

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050061062

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis and method for treating gastro esophagus reflux. The prosthesis is a normal C-shaped cushion member, the inside diameter of which is generally larger than the normal outside diameter of the distal esophagus. The C-shaped member is temporarily deformable to a shape adapted for inserting the member into the abdominal cavity through a laparoscopic portal. A shaping spring normally maintains the cushion member in the C-shape and is deformable to permit inserting the C-shaped member through the portal.
An optical viewing laparscope is inserted through the abdominal wall of the torso. The prosthesis is temporarily deformed and inserted through a laparoscopic portal in the torso wall. The prosthesis is then positioned around the distal esophagus adjacent the diaphragm.

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