Patent ID: 6543456
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A method for performing a gastric bypass procedure on a patient, the method comprising:a. introducing a distal anastomosis member transorally into a patient and advancing it to a distal location of the intestine; b. introducing a proximal anastomosis member transorally into a patient and advancing it to a proximal location of the intestine; c. transecting the intestine proximal to the proximal anastomosis member, thereby creating a drainage loop; d. introducing an anastomosis instrument transorally into a patient and into the drainage loop and creating an anastomosis between the drainage loop and the distal portion of the intestine by engaging the anastomosis instrument with the distal anastomosis member; e. transecting the stomach to create a gastric pouch proximal to the drainage loop; and f. introducing the anastomosis instrument transorally into a patient and into the gastric pouch and creating an anastomosis between the gastric pouch and the proximal portion of the intestine by engaging the anastomosis instrument with the proximal anastomosis member.