Method And Apparatus For Performing Gastric Bypass Surgery
US Patent:
2008031, Dec 18, 2008
Filed:
Jun 11, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/137366
Inventors:
Albert N. Santilli - Pepper Pike OH, US Gerald Marsh - Cleveland Heights OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/103, A61M 29/02
US Classification:
600593, 606192, 604 9904
Abstract:
A specially configured esophageal-gastric tube can be inserted into a patient's esophagus with the tip of the tube in the region of an end-to-end anaotomosis connection. The joined members are occluded upstream and downstream of the anastomosis connection. Fluid is pumped into the occluded section through the esophageal-gastric tube until a desired pressure level is attained. The anastomosis connection then is checked for leaks. The invention also includes a bougie having an end portion made of a material suitable for resisting electro-cauterization temperatures.
Independent Medical Practice Professional
Location:
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Gerald E Marsh, Cleveland Hts OH - CRNA (Certified registered nurse anesthetist)