Division of General Surgery 1350 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
John A McKeating, Pittsburgh PA
Specialties:
Surgeon
Address:
1501 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 1350 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Board certifications:
American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery
Polypectomy Instrument
US Patent:
5746747, May 5, 1998
Filed:
May 13, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/242178
Inventors:
John A. McKeating - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
A61B 1724
US Classification:
606114
Abstract:
An instrument to perform endoscopic polypectomy having a first portion which grasps a polyp and a second portion which cuts away the polyps. The second portion is in contact with the first portion while the first portion grasps the polyp when the polyp is cut by the second portion. The first sheath member preferably contains a small grasping forcep mechanism. The second sheath member preferably contains a wire snare mechanism.
Device For Surgical Ligation
US Patent:
5078721, Jan 7, 1992
Filed:
Jun 16, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/367348
Inventors:
John A. McKeating - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
606139
Abstract:
A ligature is described in which one end of the ligature is made firm and inserted into a sleeve to facilitate passage under a tubular vessel and retrieval of both ends.