GASTRIC IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR USE OF SAME

摘要

An implant device and method for inducing weight loss is provided wherein the implant device deforms the stomach wall thereby reducing the effective stomach volume without connection or access to the inner stomach. The implant device has a shape to provide for deformation of the stomach without retention within the inner stomach.

主权项

1. A gastric implant device for decreasing the effective volume of a patient's stomach, comprising:
a solid space-occupying member without a port-type connection, made from biocompatible material adapted to be positioned at an outer stomach wall and to deform the stomach by forming two ends of the outer stomach wall without breaching the inner stomach cavity; and a means for enclosing the solid space-occupying member by connecting the two ends of the outer stomach wall without breaching the inner stomach cavity.