Patent ID: 7651491
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for resecting tissue from an organ of a patient, said organ being comprised of at least a first layer, a second layer and a third layer, said method comprising the steps of: providing an EMR device with access to said organ, said EMR device including at least one deployable cutting element disposed on at least one moveable arm, said moveable arm defining an axis, said cutting element being deployable from a first configuration, wherein said cutting element is generally aligned with said axis, to a second configuration, wherein said cutting element is generally transverse to said axis; identifying a target tissue area for resection; forming an incision through said first and second layers without penetrating said third layer; positioning said EMR device through said incision such that said device is positioned between said first and said third layers; advancing said moveable arm between said first and said third layers; deploying said cutting element from said first configuration to said second configuration such that said cutting element is advanced in the direction of said first layer and away from said third layer; and while said EMR device is positioned between said first and said third layers, cutting through said first layer.