Methods for stabilizing and positioning an endoscope and...

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2006-07-20

2010-10-19

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having flexible tube structure

C600S101000, C600S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07815566

ABSTRACT:
Methods for stabilizing and positioning an endoscope using various braided devices and suture techniques. Related endoscopic surgical procedures are also disclosed. A surgical method comprises introducing an endoscope into a patient's natural orifice. The endoscope is guided in a patient's alimentary tract lumen, the alimentary tract lumen being defined by the alimentary tract wall. One or more sutures are anchored at the target site of the surgical procedure. The sutures are tensioned to position the endoscope while the sutures pass through a working channel of the endoscope.

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