Robert A Desantis

US Patent:

8192448, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/272846

Inventors:

Marc Bessler - Teaneck NJ, US
Robert DeSantis - Redding CT, US
Stanislaw Marczyk - Stratford CT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT

International Classification:

A61B 17/10

US Classification:

606139, 2271751

Abstract:

A method of performing a bariatric procedure through a natural body orifice is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a surgical instrument, comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion extending distally from the handle portion, and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion. The method also comprises the steps of inserting the surgical instrument through a natural body orifice of a patient such that the end effector is adjacent a portion of the patient's stomach, and using the surgical instrument to perform a surgical task.

US Patent:

20120277656, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

May 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/472836

Inventors:

Marc Bessler - Teaneck NJ, US
Robert DeSantis - Redding CT, US
Stanislaw Marczyk - Stratford CT, US

Assignee:

Tyco Heatlthcare Group LP - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/068
A61F 2/04

US Classification:

604 8, 606219

Abstract:

A method of performing a bariatric procedure through a natural body orifice is disclosed. The method comprises the step of providing a surgical instrument, comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion extending distally from the handle portion, and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion. The method also comprises the steps of inserting the surgical instrument through a natural body orifice of a patient such that the end effector is adjacent a portion of the patient's stomach, and using the surgical instrument to perform a surgical task.