Gastric bypass band and surgical method

Details Gastric bypass band and surgical method Gastric bypass band and surgical method

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07909839

ABSTRACT:
An inventive method for performing gastric bypass surgery and a gastric bypass band that is used in conjunction with the surgical method is disclosed. The inventive method involves separating a top portion of the stomach along with the esophagus from the remainder of the stomach, and re-connecting the separated portion to the small intestine to form a gastric pouch of about 20-30 cc in size. The inventive gastric band is placed midway along the gastric pouch to act as a restrictor valve to limit the amount of food passing through the valve. The band also retains food within the gastric pouch to give the patient a feeling of satiety. The band is comprised of an expansion-resistant section combined with a one-way latch mechanism. The latch has a curved orientation so that the band is formed into a radial profile when placed around the gastric pouch.

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