DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENDOLUMINAL THERAPY

摘要

A device and method for selectively engaging or penetrating a layer of a luminal organ wall where the luminal organ wall has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer and an innermost layer adjacent to the lumen of the organ. The device and method select one of the plurality of layers of the organ wall other than the innermost layer and deploy from within the lumen of the organ a tissue device through the innermost layer to a specific depth to engage or penetrate the selected one of the plurality of layers. The device and method may be employed to create luminal pouches or restrictive outlets. In a stomach organ, the device and methods may be employed to treat obesity by forming a gastric pouch with or without a restrictive outlet.

主权项

1. A method of endoluminally, securely coupling a region within a luminal body organ, the luminal body organ including a wall, including:
endoluminally positioning an endoscopic device within the organ, in spaced relationship to the organ wall regions to be securely coupled; and passing a curved needle incorporating a thread from within a body of the endoscopic device through the organ wall regions to be securely coupled so a thread passes at least partially through the organ wall regions in order to securely couple the regions together.