Apparatus and methods for endoscopic suturing

Details Apparatus and methods for endoscopic suturing Apparatus and methods for endoscopic suturing

2004-11-10

2010-06-15

Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000, C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736372

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus & methods for endoscopic suturing are described herein. A distal tip of the endoscopic device engages the tissue and then approximates the engaged tissue to form a tissue fold. A needle body positioned within a flexible catheter is deployed into or through the newly created tissue fold where it is then detached or released from the endoscopic device. The needle body has a length of suture which depends therefrom and can be used to secure the tissue fold. The entire endoscopic device or its tissue engaging assembly can then be rotated relative to the tissue fold while maintaining engagement with the tissue to maneuver the flexible catheter to the opposing side of the penetrated tissue fold. This procedure can be repeated any number of times to create an interrupted, continuous, or running suture to secure the tissue fold.

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