Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue

摘要

Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably disposed through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical member, tissue stabilizing members positioned at the tubular member distal end which are adapted to stabilize tissue therebetween, and a delivery tube pivotable about the tissue stabilizer. The stabilizing members can be adapted to become angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member. Moreover, one or all the articulation controls and functions can be integrated into a singular handle assembly connectable to the tissue manipulation assembly via a rigid or flexible tubular body.

主权项

1. A surgical method, comprising:
positioning an end of a tube body adjacent to a surgical site; advancing an engager through the tube body to the surgical site; engaging tissue at the surgical site with the engager; moving the engager to position a section of the engaged tissue between first and second bails; pivoting an end of a delivery tube relative to the tube body about a hinge joint pivotally attaching the end of the delivery tube to the first bail; and securing the engaged tissue.