ENDOSCOPIC FUNDOPLICATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

• Main Authors: GRIGORYANTS SERGEY S, VU LIEM T
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 28.11.2013
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The endoluminal device includes a tissue fastener, a flexible needle having means for grasping and releasing a portion of the tissue fastener, and a...