Methods for use in surgical gastroplastic procedure

Details Methods for use in surgical gastroplastic procedure Methods for use in surgical gastroplastic procedure

1993-08-20

1994-09-13

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606157, 604101, A61B 1900

Patent

active

053459490

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are disclosed for performing laparoscopic gastroplasty for the treatment of morbid obesity. The method utilizes a stapling device or clip and a nasogastric tube for positioning the stapling device. A non-absorbable staple support strip or clip is to form and support a passage between a proximal pouch and a distal region in the stomach.

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