System and method to expand tubulars below restrictions

A method for expanding a tubular below a restriction in a wellbore, comprising:

• running the tubular past the restriction, wherein the tubular comprises a first end having a first seal member, a second end having a second seal member, a middle section, and one or more grooves that extend on an inside surface of the tubular substantially along the length of the tubular from the first end to the second end;
• positioning the tubular proximate a defect in the wellbore such that the first seal member is positioned above the defect and the second seal member is positioned below the defect;
• expanding the tubular to isolate the defect from other portions of the wellbore, wherein the one or more grooves are configured to reduce an expansion force necessary to expand the tubular;
• and
• securing the expanded tubular in the wellbore using an anchor disposed on an outside surface of the first and second end.

An expandable tubular, comprising:

• a first end;
• a second end;
• a middle section coupled to the first and second ends, wherein one or more grooves are formed on an inside surface of the tubular, and extend substantially along the length of the tubular from the first end to the second end;
• a seal member partially disposed in a recess on an outside surface of each end, the seal member being configured to sealingly engage an inner surface of a casing to isolate a portion of the casing upon expansion of the tubular;
• and
• an anchor member partially disposed in a recess on the outside surface of each end.

An expandable tubular, comprising:

• a first end;
• a second end;
• a middle section coupled to the first and second ends, wherein one or more grooves are formed on an inside surface of the tubular, and extend substantially along the length of the tubular from the first end to the second end;
• a first seal member partially disposed in a recess on an outside surface of the first end;
• a second seal member partially disposed in a recess on an outside surface of the second end, wherein each seal member is configured to isolate a portion of a surrounding casing upon expansion of the tubular;
• and
• an anchor member disposed on the outside surface of the first end.