Methods for endoluminal treatment

Details Methods for endoluminal treatment Methods for endoluminal treatment

2001-12-06

2010-06-01

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S143000, C606S153000, C606S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07727246

ABSTRACT:
Methods of the invention include delivering a grasper, a clip applier, and an endoscope transorally to the site of fundoplication; grasping the fundus with the grasper (or similar device, e.g. corkscrew) and pulling it into the jaws of the clip applier; closing the jaws of the clip applier over the fundus and applying a clip to the fundus.

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