COMPRESSIVE DEVICE FOR PERCUTANEOUS TREATMENT OF OBESITY

摘要

A device to compress the stomach from the outside comprising: a first non-expanded configuration and a second expanded configuration wherein said device is adapted to be placed in between the peritoneum and the anterior wall of the stomach, wherein said device is configured to create stomach restriction when in its final position and when in its expanded configuration, and wherein said device is adapted and sized to be inserted through a small puncture of the peritoneum and to be fit through a percutaneous conduit.