Devices and methods for treatment of obesity

Details Devices and methods for treatment of obesity Devices and methods for treatment of obesity

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C600S037000, C606S192000, C606S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001974

ABSTRACT:
Methods, devices, tools and assemblies for treating a patient to effect weight loss. One method embodiment involves passing a device including an expandable member in a collapsed configuration and a buoyancy member through an opening in the skin of a patient and into the abdominal cavity of the patient, and anchoring at least a portion of the expandable member, relative to at least one structure in the abdominal cavity. Devices including at least one expandable member and at least one buoyancy member are provided.

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