Patent ID: 6663639
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
An endoscopic method of reconfiguring tissue within a first hollow organ of a subject, wherein the first hollow organ has an inner surface, an outer surface, a lumen defined by the inner surface, and at least one junction connecting the first hollow organ in fluid communication with a second hollow organ, the method comprising:simultaneously engaging at least two portions of at least the inner surface of the first hollow organ; manipulating at least one of the engaged portions of the first hollow organ to create a reconfigured portion of the first hollow organ from within; and permanently securing the reconfigured portion of the first hollow organ with at least one tissue fixation device so as to substantially retain the shape of the reconfigured portion; wherein securing the reconfigured portion of the first hollow organ does not involve securing the reconfigured portion of the first hollow organ to tissue of the second hollow organ.