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US 12,350,141 B2Granted
Method and instrument for treating obesity
OwnerPeter Forsellinventor
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Abstract
A gastroscopic method and instrument for treating obesity of a patient, using a device adapted to stretch a part of the stomach wall of said patient. The method comprises the steps of: inserting the device into the stomach through the esophagus, placing the device in contact with the stomach wall, and fixating the device to the stomach wall such that the device can stretch a part of the stomach wall.
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A method of implanting a movement restriction device for treatment of reflux disease, the method comprising:
- inserting a gastroscope into the esophagus of the patient,
- fixating the fundus of the stomach to the esophagus at a point superior to the lower esophageal sphincter,
- cutting an opening in the abdominal wall of the patient,
- dissecting an area around the stomach, and
- placing the movement restriction device against the stomach wall of the patient.
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