US20050101977A1 - Method and device for use in endoscopic organ procedures - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to medical apparatus and methods and more particularly to devices and methods for dividing a hollow body organ or otherwise restricting or partitioning a certain section of that organ, such as a stomach, intestine or gastrointestinal tract.
- VBG vertical banded gastroplasty
- Roux-En-Y gastric bypass a more invasive surgical procedure known as a Roux-En-Y gastric bypass to effect permanent surgical reduction of the stomach's volume and subsequent bypass of the intestine.
- these stomach reduction procedures are performed surgically through an open incision and staples or sutures are applied externally to the stomach or hollow body organ.
- Such procedures can also be performed laparoscopically, through the use of smaller incisions, or ports, through trocars and other specialized devices.
- an adjustable band is placed around the proximal section of the stomach reaching from the lesser curve (LC) of the stomach around to the greater curve (GC), thereby creating a constriction or “waist” in a vertical manner between the esophagus (ES) and the pylorus (PY) (See Prior Art FIG. 1 ).
- VBG See Prior Art FIG.
- a small pouch (approximately 20 cc in volume) is constructed by forming a vertical partition from the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) to midway down the lesser curvature of the stomach by externally applying staples, and optionally dividing or resecting a portion of the stomach, followed by creation of a stoma (ST) at the outlet of the partition to prevent dilation of the outlet channel and restrict intake.
- GEJ gastroesophageal junction
- ST stoma
- a resected portion of the small intestine is then anastomosed using an end-to-side anastomosis to the upper pouch, thereby bypassing the majority of the intestine and reducing absorption of caloric intake and causing rapid “dumping” of highly caloric or “junk foods”.
- stomach reduction surgeries leads to patient weight loss because patients are physically forced to eat less due to the reduced size of their stomach, several limitations exist due to the invasiveness of the procedures, including time, general anesthesia, healing of the incisions and other complications attendant to major surgery. In addition, these procedures are only available to a small segment of the obese population (morbid obesity, Body Mass Index ⁇ 40) due to their complications, leaving patients who are considered obese or moderately obese with few, if any, interventional options.
- stapling devices used in the above-described surgical procedures and others such as in the treatment of gastroesophogeal reflux (GERD).
- GGIA® device Gastrointestinal Anastomosis device manufactured by Ethicon Endosurgery, Inc. and a similar product by USSC
- clamping and stapling devices as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
- the present invention provides for improved methods and apparatus for the transoral, or endoscopic, restriction of a hollow body organ, such as the creation of a small stomach pouch.
- the surgeon or endoscopist may insert devices as described below through the patient's mouth, down the esophagus and into the stomach or intestine as appropriate.
- the procedure can be performed entirely from within the patient's stomach or other organ, and does not require any external incision.
- the end result of the procedure is the formation of a variety of organ divisions or plications that serve as barriers or “partitions” or “pouches” that are substantially sealed off from the majority of the organ cavity.
- the “pouch” or partitions that are created may seal a small portion of the stomach just below the esophagus to allow only small amounts of food or liquid to be consumed by the patient.
- This pouch or partition will mimic the section of stomach sealed off from the majority of the organ in a traditional obesity surgery heretofore described; however, it can be formed and secured entirely from inside the stomach endoscopically, obviating the need for a prolonged procedure, external incisions, minimizing the risk of infections, and in some cases, general anesthesia.
- the methods and tools of the present invention may also be used in treating GERD in that stomach folds just below the esophagus can be acquired and fastened to create a desired “pleat”, thereby effectively extending the length of the esophagus and preventing reflux.
- multiple folds of tissue can be acquired to effect this end.
- features of the present invention would assist in the longevity of the GE Junction (GEJ)/Esophageal pleat as compared to current devices and techniques as the plication would include a more significant amount of muscular tissue.
- the devices and methods of the present invention may be used to revise or repair failures seen in current surgical procedures, such as dilation of the pouch and/or stoma (stomata) formed in a traditional Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, or VBG.
- stoma stomata
- VBG Roux-En-Y gastric bypass
- the devices shown and described herein can be used to form a pouch or partition by the approximation and fixation of a circular section of tissue acquired circumferentially from the walls of the target organ.
- the tissue acquisition device and fastener may include an acquisition feature (utilizing, e.g., a vacuum, and/or some other mechanical method for acquiring a circumferential “bite” of tissue), a fixation element (such as a stapling mechanism) and possibly a cutting element.
- the device may be adapted to receive a standard endoscope to allow viewing of the target region at various points during the procedure.
- the devices may be articulatable through a variety of conventional methods; alternatively, they may be articulated by a endoscope or other articulation device inserted within.
- the fastening assembly of the present invention may employ a similar design and function to those circular staplers heretofore referenced, taking advantage of their ability to deploy multiple rows of staples with one actuation, and their relative clinical efficacy in performing other types of fastening (e.g. anastomoses procedures, hemorrhoid plication, etc.).
- Such devices can be adapted to perform the novel procedures described herein.
- Such devices may be adapted to incorporate a tissue acquisition system within the stapler body to allow sufficient tissue to be acquired during a procedure, and other modifications may be done to enable use of the stapler in these novel procedures.
- a flexible circular stapler may be inserted transorally down the patient's esophagus and into the stomach at the region of the GEJ. Tissue may then be acquired circumferentially about the stapler device, or at least partially about the circumference of the stapler device at some point less than 360 degrees (possibly in a 180 degree formation) relative to a longitudinal axis of the device such that the tissue acquisition creates a “waist” within the organ volume. Subsequently, the tissue fixation element may then be deployed to fix the tissue in a manner to promote healing.
- GID gastroesophageal reflux disease
- any of the fastening devices described herein may employ, e.g., bioabsorbable or biofragmentable staples or fixation element. Such fastening devices would typically dissolve or otherwise degrade leaving only the fixation region once the desired tissue healing has occurred. The remaining healed tissue, now a tissue “ring” (TR), would be sufficiently adhered or healed together to maintain the integrity of the pouch and stoma.
- the fastening devices may include coatings or other secondary features to aid healing, such as resorbable meshes, sclerosing agents, surgical felt, or tissue grafts.
- the pouch or partitions may be created by a procedure of the present invention to remain permanently within the stomach to restrict it indefinitely.
- the creation of the pouch or partitions may be reversible (e.g., once weight loss is achieved, or reflux minimized) or revised (in the event pouch side needs to be modified).
- Reversal can also be achieved via various methods such as dilation of the restricted section, or, e.g., using an electro-surgical device such as a bovie to cut the restricted section to free the tissue folds.
- techniques of the present invention may be augmented or assisted by the use of other techniques such as laparoscopy.
- a bypass prosthesis or other type of liner in the intestine to bypass the hormonally active portion of the small intestine.
- a liner may be tubular in construction and made to match the diameter of the stoma created by the present invention such that they can be hooked together to achieve the desired clinical effect.
- FIG. 1 depicts the prior art procedure commonly known as laparoscopic banding
- FIG. 2 depicts the prior art procedure commonly known as the vertical banded gastroplasty or “VBG”;
- FIG. 3 depicts the prior art procedure commonly know as surgical Roux-En-Y procedure
- FIG. 4A-4B depicts one variation on a procedure of the present invention, showing a cut-away section of the tissue being acquired by the distal tip of the device of the present invention, and the resulting modification to the body organ (creation of a “pouch” within the stomach);
- FIGS. 5A-5D depict one variation of procedural steps of performing the methods of the present invention, by showing a cross section of an organ (stomach) and the placement of the device to create a narrowing or “pouch” within the organ;
- FIG. 5E depicts one variation of a result of the present invention, including a bypassing sleeve installed to bridge from the point of the stoma at the GEJ, to the pylorus, or further into the intestine.
- FIGS. 6A-6D shows a schematic depiction of an organ (stomach) following completion of one variation on a procedure of the present invention and the resulting cross sectional view of the treated region in various configurations;
- FIGS. 7A-7F show a variation on the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention, including details on the inner working elements and flexible shaft thereof;
- FIG. 8 depicts details of one variation on the distal portion of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention showing an angled annular acquisition space
- FIG. 9 depicts another variation of the tissue acquisition mechanism of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention.
- FIGS. 10A-10B depict variations of the distal working end of the distal tip of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention, detailing an anvil designed to be intraprocedurally manipulated to assist in removal of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention once the desired tissue has been acquired and fixed according to the present invention.
- the present invention provides, in part, for methods and devices for hollow organ division and restriction, more particularly providing methods and devices to perform a transoral, endoscopically mediated stomach reduction for purposes of, e.g., treating obesity.
- FIGS. 1-3 the results of some clinical procedures of the prior art are shown in FIGS. 1-3 , from a perspective external to the stomach.
- FIG. 4A depicts an external anterior view of a stomach organ 100 , having an esophagus 101 (cut away to reveal the esophageal lumen 102 ), and further depicting a circumferential orifice or stoma 103 , configured from staple line 104 , producing a pouch (P).
- Orifice 103 is preferably positioned close to and on the distal side of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the base of the esophagus, and angled toward the lesser curve of the stomach (LC), leaving a stoma or opening having a diameter of approximately 1 cm between the pouch (P) and the remaining stomach volume.
- a desirable pouch (P) volume is between 15-100 cc, preferably 15-20 cc.
- the orifice 103 operates to restrict food from emptying from the pouch, while still allowing communication between the pouch and the greater stomach volume for purposes of passage of digestive fluids and secretions and absorption of nutrients.
- FIG. 4B depicts an example of a cross sectional view of the esophagus where it joins the stomach, and further depicts one variation of a tissue acquisition device of the present invention 105 , actively engaging the tissue to be fastened in a circumferential fashion.
- a clinical work-up including a physical and mental assessment of the patient may be performed to determine whether a transoral stomach reduction clinically indicated.
- This assessment may include inspecting the esophagus and stomach of the patient to determine whether any contraindications exist for undertaking the procedure such as ulcerations, obstructions, or other conditions that may preclude treatment.
- the operator can introduce a tissue acquisition and fixation device, as shown in FIGS. 5A-5D , down the patient's esophagus and into the stomach to a location just beyond the GE Junction (GEJ).
- GEJ GE Junction
- an optional calibration device such as a balloon or bougie can be inflated or deployed proximally or adjacently to the GE Junction (GEJ) to assist in correctly sizing the pouch to be created.
- the physician may opt to use direct vision and place an endoscope through the main lumen of the tissue acquisition device to view the site of entry and resultant treatment zone.
- FIGS. 5A through 5D depict cross sectional schematic views of the procedure of the present invention showing tissue being manipulated within a hollow organ, the stomach.
- FIG. 5A depicts the esophagus (ES) the stomach cavity (SC), including the landmarks of the lesser curve of the stomach (LC), the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and the pylorus (PY). Tissue layers represented are the serosal layer (SL), the muscularis or fibrous muscular layer (ML), and the mucosal layer (MUC).
- FIG. 5A shows the tissue acquisition device 105 positioned within the esophagus at a location within the stomach cavity (SC) between the lesser curve (LC) of the stomach and the GEJ.
- the device 105 includes a main body 106 having at least one lumen therethrough (not shown), an outer portion 107 , having a distal end 108 containing a fixation mechanism and a proximal end (not shown).
- the device 105 further comprises an inner portion 109 , which has a distal portion 110 containing a fixation mechanism and a proximal portion (not shown) received therein.
- opening 112 is operatively connected to at least one lumen within the main body 106 and provides a force, e.g., a vacuum force, to facilitate tissue acquisition.
- a force e.g., a vacuum force
- Such a force may be provided by a vacuum or by a mechanical element.
- tissue 111 may be drawn into the opening 112 in an entirely circumferential manner or a substantially circumferential manner, i.e., at least partially about the circumference of the device at some point less than 360 degrees (possibly in a 180 degree formation) relative to a longitudinal axis of the device.
- the amount of tissue 111 acquired can vary, but the amount drawn is preferably sufficient enough to result in healing of the fastened sections, thereby creating a tissue ring (TR) around the circumference of the fastened tissue.
- Said tissue ring may be formed of various layers of the stomach and may include scar tissue and other elements of effective wound healing.
- FIG. 5C further depicts the device 105 after the desired amount of tissue 111 has been acquired, outer portion distal end 108 and inner portion distal end 110 may be moved towards one another such that the acquired tissue 111 is clamped therebetween.
- Device 105 is then actuated to engage at least one fastening element (not shown) through the acquired tissue 111 thereby fastening it in place in a circumferential fashion.
- This fastening step may also include a cutting step to score or otherwise abrade the acquired tissue 111 after it is fastened to enhance the healing response of the tissue 111 to increase the durability of the tissue ring.
- bulking agents such as collagen, may be injected at the time the stoma is formed, or thereafter, to aid in healing and durability of the tissue.
- FIG. 5D depicts the stomach showing the final result and placement of a circumferential tissue ring (TR) or stoma (ST).
- TR circumferential tissue ring
- ST stoma
- an optional bypass conduit 113 to create a bypass from the newly created pouch (P) directly to the pylorus (PY) or beyond into the small intestine.
- Such a bypass would channel food directly from the pouch (P) into the small intestines to achieve a malabsorptive effect in cases where such an effect may enhance weight loss.
- Such a bypass conduit 113 may be formed of any suitable biocompatible graft material such as polyester or PTFE, and may be secured to the newly created tissue ring (TR) or stoma (ST) endoscopically using a clip or stent like structure at the anchored end to produce an interference fit within the stoma.
- the bypass conduit could be placed over the acquisition device of the present invention, and secured by the same fastening elements, and at the same time as the formation of the stoma.
- the end of the bypass graft to be anchored may be placed over the tissue acquisition device such that the end of the graft coincided with the tissue acquisition device opening 112 , allowing it to be acquired into the device and fastened along with the surrounding tissue.
- the bypass conduit may be anchored in the pylorus (PY) or intestine by similar methods, or may just be left unanchored in the intestine to allow for movement due to peristalsis of the intestinal wall.
- FIGS. 6A-6D depict variations of the tissue rings and pouches created using the method, and variations thereof, described herein.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B depict the results of utilizing the procedure described above, showing a complete circumferential ring, in this variation, created just distal from the where the esophagus (ES) and the stomach join each other.
- FIG. 6B shows a cross section of the stomach and tissue ring (TR) and further depicts the resulting tissue folds 114 acquired by the device 105 and the fixation elements 115 deployed to fix the acquired tissue. This cross section further depicts a cut zone or abraded zone 116 as described above.
- FIG. 6C and 6D depict another variation in which fixation of the acquired tissue in a position centered between the lesser curve of the stomach (LC) and the greater curve (GC) in such a manner that multiple lumens 117 , 118 result as shown in FIG. 6D .
- LC lesser curve of the stomach
- GC greater curve
- One method of the present invention is to use the device 105 , or a variation thereof, to modify or otherwise assist in other procedures that utilize stomach or organ plication such as those described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/188,547 earlier incorporated herein by reference, which describes, in part, in further detail methods and devices for stapling regions of the stomach in a linear fashion.
- the device 105 may be employed to create circular stomas at either end of the linear staple line so as to enhance the efficacy of a volume reduction procedure or to enhance durability of the staple line. It may also be advantageous to place semi-circular or partially circumferential fixation zones at various locations within the target hollow organ.
- the devices and methods described herein are particularly well-suited for this because of their ability to “gather” the tissue and create a circumferential restriction that acts to limit the flow of matter, such as food, through the organ.
- FIG. 7 depicts a cross-sectioned view of one variation of tissue acquisition device 120 .
- device 120 has a main body portion 123 which has a proximal end, a distal end, and a main lumen 121 defined therethrough.
- Device 120 also has a grip portion 122 ′ and an opposing handle portion 122 which may be pivotally attached to main body portion 123 such that handle portion 122 is angularly positionable relative to grip portion 122 ′.
- Main body portion 123 may further define one or more circumferentially defined lumens along its length such that these lumens terminate at the distal end of body portion 123 at outer distal portion 124 .
- Main body portion 123 further houses main body inner portion 125 , which may be an elongate tubular member configured to be slidably positioned within main body lumen 121 defined through the length of main body portion 123 .
- main body inner portion 125 At the distal end of inner portion 125 , an inner body distal portion 126 may be attached thereto.
- This distal portion 126 may be integrally formed onto inner portion 125 or attached separately and may be used as a clamping member to facilitate the mechanical retention of tissue invaginated into the device 120 .
- Distal portion 126 may also function as an anvil for reconfiguring fastening members inserted into the tissue, as further described below.
- the proximal end of inner portion 125 may terminate proximally of main body portion 123 in a fluid port 127 , which may be utilized for fluid connection to, e.g., a vacuum pump (not shown).
- a fluid port 127 which may be utilized for fluid connection to, e.g., a vacuum pump (not shown).
- distal portion 126 may function as the staple housing and outer distal portion 124 may function as the opposing anvil.
- the fasteners, as positioned within distal portion 126 may be deployed through inner face 128 into the tissue using an actuation device, as known in the art.
- Inner body distal portion 126 may further comprises an inner face 128 which may define an anvil or fastener element detent 129 . Where inner portion 125 joins with distal portion 126 , one or more distal ports 132 may be defined which are in fluid communication through inner portion 125 with fluid port 127 .
- handle portion 122 may be urged to pivot relative to grip portion 122 ′.
- Slider pins 130 may be fixedly attached to main body inner portion 125 and configured to extend perpendicularly relative to inner portion 125 , as shown in FIG. 7B .
- Pins 130 may be operatively connected with handle 122 such that rotation or movement of handle 122 is translated into the linear motion of inner portion 125 .
- Pins 130 may be positioned within slot 131 which are defined longitudinally within main body portion 123 . Slots 131 may be configured to allow limited translational movement of pins 130 thereby limiting the overall translational distance traveled by inner portion 125 .
- Actuation of handle 122 in a first direction may urge pins 130 to slide within slots 131 a first direction, e.g., distally, thereby moving inner portion 125 distally, and actuation of handle 122 in a second direction may urge pins 130 to slide in a second direction, e.g., proximally, thereby moving inner portion 125 proximally.
- Main body inner portion 125 may be actuated to linearly move inner body distal portion 126 relative to outer distal portion 124 to a desired distance between the two.
- a circumferential tissue acquisition chamber or space 200 may be created about or defined between the outer surface of inner portion 125 , inner distal portion 126 , and outer distal portion 124 .
- Space 200 may be in fluid communication with distal port 132 and/or optionally through main body lumen 121 .
- a vacuum force may be applied through distal port 132 and/or main body lumen 121 to invaginate or draw tissue into space 200 such that the tissue is held or configured to then receive at least one fastening element to affix the tissue configuration.
- Main body portion 123 may further house driver element 133 within circumferentially-shaped fastener lumen 134 .
- Driver element 133 may be a tubularly shaped member which is configured to traverse longitudinally within fastener lumen 134 .
- Disposed distally of driver element 133 within fastener lumen 134 are fasteners 135 and fastener pusher mechanism 136 .
- Fasteners 135 may comprise any variety of staples or mechanical fasteners which are made from a biocompatible material, e.g., stainless steel, platinum, titanium, etc., and fastener retention mechanism 136 may also comprise any variety of staple retainer which is configured to hold fasteners 135 within fastener lumen 134 until fasteners 135 have been pushed or urged out of the lumen 134 and into the tissue.
- the proximal end of driver element 133 abuts driver actuator 137 in handle portion 122 .
- Handle portion 122 may define a threaded cavity 138 at its proximal end which is configured to correspondingly receive and is in operative communication with driver actuator 137 , which may also define a threaded insertion surface for mating with threaded cavity 138 .
- driver actuator 137 may be rotated in a first direction so as to matingly engage the threads of handle portion threaded cavity 138 and thereby engage the proximal end of driver element 133 to cause driver element 133 to move distally.
- driver element 133 As driver element 133 is advanced longitudinally in a corresponding manner as driver actuator 137 is rotated, the distal end of driver element 133 may contact fastener pusher mechanism 136 and actuating fastener 135 to distally advance and deploy fastener 135 into any acquired tissue.
- Main body portion 123 may be bendable as depicted in FIG. 7C .
- the device 201 may be seen in one configuration in which main body portion 123 may be configured in an infinite number of different configurations for negotiating pathways within a body.
- This particular variation 201 shows handle grip 202 having an opposing actuation handle 203 for actuating movement of inner body distal portion 126 .
- an optional scope lumen 204 in the handle 202 which may be used for visualizing the tissue region being treated during deployment or actual treatment.
- the flexibility of the main body portion 123 may be imparted, in part, by the use of, e.g., linking multiple rings 211 , as shown in the isometric view in FIG. 7D .
- a portion 210 of the main body 123 is shown with the covering, control mechanisms, etc., omitted for clarity. Although this variation shows the use of stacked multiple rings, other variations may also be used as known in the art for flexible and/or articulatable elongate devices, e.g., endoscopes, etc.
- a plurality of individual rings 211 may be aligned with one another to create a length of the main body portion 123 . Any number of rings 211 may be used depending upon the overall desired length of the device or the desired length of a flexible portion of the device.
- Each of the rings 211 may have at least one main channel or lumen 212 , which when individual rings 211 are aligned as a whole, create a main channel throughout the length of the device.
- Each of the rings 213 may also have a number of spacers or protrusions 213 defined on or around the circumference of the device for creating pivotable sections for facilitating relative motion between adjacent rings 211 , as known in the art.
- the rings 211 are shown with two oppositely positioned protrusions 213 , any number of protrusions 213 may be used as practicable depending upon the degree of relative motion desired between adjacent rings 211 .
- device main body 123 may be constructed in part of, e.g., a coil spring, to achieve a similar functional result.
- Coil springs may be made of superelastic materials, e.g., nitinol, or spring steels made, e.g, from stainless steels.
- the main body 123 or main body segments may be constructed of various biocompatible materials, such as stainless steel, Delrin or other engineering thermoplastics, etc.
- FIG. 7E depicts a single ring 211 having the main lumen 212 defined therethrough.
- Main lumen 212 may be modified and enlarged to provide a channel having a large enough diameter to receive a conventional endoscope for possible use with the present device.
- One example of such a device may have a lumen diameter of, e.g., 10 mm, with an outer diameter of, e.g., 18 mm.
- One or more of such lumens may be created within the annular section 211 to enable linkage of each section 211 to one another by one or several cables or flexible wires (not shown) adapted to be positioned through the lumens. These wires or cables may be routed through the length of the device and fixed at the proximal end of the main body portion 123 .
- an optional sheath or thin film 221 may be placed over the device or at least along a portion 210 of the device to encapsulate the linkages and create a smooth shaft surface, while still maintaining its flexibility.
- the sheath or thin film 221 may be made of a variety of biocompatible materials, e.g., heatshrink polymers, plastics, etc.
- FIG. 8 depicts another variation on the distal end of a tissue acquisition device.
- the inner distal portion 230 is shown defining an inner face 231 and device outer distal portion 232 having an inner face 233 .
- the inner distal portion inner face 231 and the outer distal portion inner face 233 may be formed to face one another in apposition and both faces 231 , 233 may each be formed at an angle (A) relative to a longitudinal axis of the device main body 123 .
- the angle (A) may range anywhere from 0-90 degrees, but is preferably in the range of 15-45 degrees, depending on the desired angle of the resulting tissue fixation zone.
- This variation may be used to allow the operator to position the tissue acquisition device perpendicularly to a surface of the organ to be treated (for ease of use) while acquiring and fixing the tissue at an angle relative to the tissue surface. In doing so, the operator may fashion the resulting fixation zone to more closely approximate a curvature of the organ, such as the curvature between the GEJ and the LC of the stomach.
- FIG. 9 depicts a further variation 240 of the tissue acquisition device in which fenestrations or ports 241 may be defined over the surface of the device inner distal portion 242 .
- Additional fenestrations or ports 243 may be defined over a portion of the device outer distal portion 232 , and additional fenestrations or ports 244 may also be defined over a surface of body inner portion 245 . These additional ports may allow this variation 240 to acquire tissue along a length of the distal end of the tissue acquisition device 240 at multiple locations therealong.
- this method of tissue acquisition may allow the operator some freedom to manipulate the acquired tissue by the relative movement of device inner distal portion 242 and the device outer distal portion 232 .
- This technique can also assist in positioning the tissue to be fixed, and/or assuring that the required amount of tissue (e.g. some muscular layers of the organ wall), have been uniformly acquired prior to fixation.
- FIGS. 10A and 10B depict variations 250 , 260 of the tissue acquisition inner distal portion that are adaptable to effectively reduce in cross sectional area to allow for easier removal of the tissue acquisition device from the organ once the circumferential fixation zone has been created.
- FIG. 10A depicts tissue acquisition device inner distal end 251 which is pivotally mounted on main body inner portion 253 about pin 252 .
- Activation of the pivoting action may be controlled by release of an interface between pin 252 and a stay (not shown) housed within main body inner portion to activate rotation of inner distal end 251 , e.g., in a direction 256 .
- the inner distal end 251 may be rotated by any angle such the inner face 254 is angled or parallel relative to the longitudinal axis 255 of the device.
- FIG. 10B depicts another variation 260 on tissue acquisition inner portion distal end which may have a segmented configuration.
- the inner portion distal end may be made of a plurality of individual segments 262 which when collapsed, reduces the diameter of inner portion distal end to facilitate removal.
- the expanded inner distal portion 264 may be utilized and after the procedure, it may then be compressed radially 265 about a pivot 263 to reduce the cross-sectional profile for removal from the area.
Abstract
Methods and devices for use in tissue approximation and fixation are described herein. The present invention provides, in part, methods and devices for acquiring tissue folds in a circumferential configuration within a hollow body organ, e.g., a stomach, positioning the tissue folds for affixing within a fixation zone of the stomach, preferably to create a pouch or partition below the esophagus, and fastening the tissue folds such that a tissue ring, or stomas, forms excluding the pouch from the greater stomach cavity. The present invention further provides devices for performing a transoral, endoscopic hollow organ division, including a tissue acquisition device capable of acquiring the desired tissue circumferentially, and a fixation mechanism to secure the muscular layers of the acquired tissue such that the desired healing response is achieved.
Description
- The present invention relates generally to medical apparatus and methods and more particularly to devices and methods for dividing a hollow body organ or otherwise restricting or partitioning a certain section of that organ, such as a stomach, intestine or gastrointestinal tract.
- In cases of severe obesity, patients may currently undergo several types of surgery either to tie off or staple portions of the large or small intestine or stomach, and/or to bypass portions of the same to reduce the amount of food desired by the patient, and the amount absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. The procedures currently available include laparoscopic banding, where a device is used to “tie off” or constrict a portion of the stomach, vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), or a more invasive surgical procedure known as a Roux-En-Y gastric bypass to effect permanent surgical reduction of the stomach's volume and subsequent bypass of the intestine.
- Typically, these stomach reduction procedures are performed surgically through an open incision and staples or sutures are applied externally to the stomach or hollow body organ. Such procedures can also be performed laparoscopically, through the use of smaller incisions, or ports, through trocars and other specialized devices. In the case of laparoscopic banding, an adjustable band is placed around the proximal section of the stomach reaching from the lesser curve (LC) of the stomach around to the greater curve (GC), thereby creating a constriction or “waist” in a vertical manner between the esophagus (ES) and the pylorus (PY) (See Prior Art
FIG. 1 ). During a VBG (See Prior ArtFIG. 2 ) a small pouch (P) (approximately 20 cc in volume) is constructed by forming a vertical partition from the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) to midway down the lesser curvature of the stomach by externally applying staples, and optionally dividing or resecting a portion of the stomach, followed by creation of a stoma (ST) at the outlet of the partition to prevent dilation of the outlet channel and restrict intake. In a Roux-En-Y gastric bypass (see Prior ArtFIG. 3 ), the stomach is surgically divided into a smaller upper pouch connected to the esophageal inflow, and a lower portion, detached from the upper pouch but still connected to the intestinal tract for purposes of secreting digestive juices. A resected portion of the small intestine is then anastomosed using an end-to-side anastomosis to the upper pouch, thereby bypassing the majority of the intestine and reducing absorption of caloric intake and causing rapid “dumping” of highly caloric or “junk foods”. - Although the outcome of these stomach reduction surgeries leads to patient weight loss because patients are physically forced to eat less due to the reduced size of their stomach, several limitations exist due to the invasiveness of the procedures, including time, general anesthesia, healing of the incisions and other complications attendant to major surgery. In addition, these procedures are only available to a small segment of the obese population (morbid obesity, Body Mass Index≧40) due to their complications, leaving patients who are considered obese or moderately obese with few, if any, interventional options.
- In addition to surgical procedures, certain tools exist for approximating or otherwise securing tissue such as the stapling devices used in the above-described surgical procedures and others such as in the treatment of gastroesophogeal reflux (GERD). These devices include the GIA® device (Gastrointestinal Anastomosis device manufactured by Ethicon Endosurgery, Inc. and a similar product by USSC), and certain clamping and stapling devices as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,897,562 and 5,571,116 and 5,676,674, Non-Invasive Apparatus for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Bolanos, et al) and 5,403,326 Method for Performing a Gastric Wrap of the Esophagus for Use in the Treatment of Esophageal Reflux (Harrison et al) for methods and devices for fundoplication of the stomach to the esophagus for treatment of gastro esophageal reflux (GERD). In addition, certain tools as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,947,983 Tissue Cutting and Stitching Device and Method (Solar et al), detail an endoscopic suturing device (C.R. Bard, Inc., Billerica, Mass.) that is inserted through an endoscope and placed at the site where the esophagus and the stomach meet. Vacuum is then applied to acquire the adjacent tissue, and a series of stitches are placed to create a pleat in the sphincter to reduce the backflow of acid from the stomach up through the esophagus. These devices can also be used transorally for the endoscopic treatment of esophageal varices (dilated blood vessels within the wall of the esophagus).
- Further, certain devices are employed to approximate tissue such as in U.S. Pat. No. 5,355,897 (Pietrafitta) describing the use of a circular stapler to perform a pyloroplasty to create a narrowing at the pylorus. In addition, intraluminal anastomosis, such as bowel anastomosis, use suturing or stapling and employ tools such as the circular stapler, such as that described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,309,927 (Welch), 5,588,579 (Schnut et al), 5,639,008 (Gallagher et al), 5,697,943 (Sauer), 5,839,639 (Sauer), 5,860,581 (Robertson et al), and 6,119,913 (Adams et al). Such circular staplers are available from Ethicon Endosurgery, Cincinnati, Ohio (Proximate™ and EndoPath Stealth™ staplers, see www.surgicalstapling.com), Power Medical Interventions, New Hope, Pa., and United States Surgical, a unit of Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Norwalk, Conn.
- There is a need for improved devices and procedures. In addition, because of the invasiveness of most of the surgeries used to treat obesity, and the limited success of others, there remains a need for improved devices and methods for more effective, less invasive hollow organ restriction procedures.
- The present invention provides for improved methods and apparatus for the transoral, or endoscopic, restriction of a hollow body organ, such as the creation of a small stomach pouch. In the case of the present invention, the surgeon or endoscopist may insert devices as described below through the patient's mouth, down the esophagus and into the stomach or intestine as appropriate. The procedure can be performed entirely from within the patient's stomach or other organ, and does not require any external incision. The end result of the procedure is the formation of a variety of organ divisions or plications that serve as barriers or “partitions” or “pouches” that are substantially sealed off from the majority of the organ cavity. For example, in the case of dividing the stomach, the “pouch” or partitions that are created may seal a small portion of the stomach just below the esophagus to allow only small amounts of food or liquid to be consumed by the patient. This pouch or partition will mimic the section of stomach sealed off from the majority of the organ in a traditional obesity surgery heretofore described; however, it can be formed and secured entirely from inside the stomach endoscopically, obviating the need for a prolonged procedure, external incisions, minimizing the risk of infections, and in some cases, general anesthesia.
- The methods and tools of the present invention may also be used in treating GERD in that stomach folds just below the esophagus can be acquired and fastened to create a desired “pleat”, thereby effectively extending the length of the esophagus and preventing reflux. Preferably, multiple folds of tissue can be acquired to effect this end. Further, features of the present invention would assist in the longevity of the GE Junction (GEJ)/Esophageal pleat as compared to current devices and techniques as the plication would include a more significant amount of muscular tissue. In addition, the devices and methods of the present invention may be used to revise or repair failures seen in current surgical procedures, such as dilation of the pouch and/or stoma (stomata) formed in a traditional Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, or VBG. In these cases, when the stoma dilates or shifts, the tools of the present invention would be useful to circumferentially gather tissue at the site of dilation to narrow it, thereby making the stoma functional again, or by further reducing the volume of an existing pouch which has dilated.
- The devices shown and described herein can be used to form a pouch or partition by the approximation and fixation of a circular section of tissue acquired circumferentially from the walls of the target organ. The tissue acquisition device and fastener may include an acquisition feature (utilizing, e.g., a vacuum, and/or some other mechanical method for acquiring a circumferential “bite” of tissue), a fixation element (such as a stapling mechanism) and possibly a cutting element. In addition, the device may be adapted to receive a standard endoscope to allow viewing of the target region at various points during the procedure. The devices may be articulatable through a variety of conventional methods; alternatively, they may be articulated by a endoscope or other articulation device inserted within.
- The fastening assembly of the present invention may employ a similar design and function to those circular staplers heretofore referenced, taking advantage of their ability to deploy multiple rows of staples with one actuation, and their relative clinical efficacy in performing other types of fastening (e.g. anastomoses procedures, hemorrhoid plication, etc.). Such devices can be adapted to perform the novel procedures described herein. Such devices may be adapted to incorporate a tissue acquisition system within the stapler body to allow sufficient tissue to be acquired during a procedure, and other modifications may be done to enable use of the stapler in these novel procedures.
- In the procedures of the present invention relating to treatment of gastric disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or in cases of treating obesity, a flexible circular stapler may be inserted transorally down the patient's esophagus and into the stomach at the region of the GEJ. Tissue may then be acquired circumferentially about the stapler device, or at least partially about the circumference of the stapler device at some point less than 360 degrees (possibly in a 180 degree formation) relative to a longitudinal axis of the device such that the tissue acquisition creates a “waist” within the organ volume. Subsequently, the tissue fixation element may then be deployed to fix the tissue in a manner to promote healing.
- As set forth in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/188,547 filed Jul. 2, 2002, which is fully incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, the layered tissue structure of, e.g., the stomach, and the amount of desirable tissue acquisition and approximation is described in further detail. The devices and procedures of the present invention would allow the operator to reliably acquire and secure the necessary type of tissue, such as the muscularis, in creating the circumferential or curved tissue plication desirable to ensure a lasting clinical result.
- Any of the fastening devices described herein may employ, e.g., bioabsorbable or biofragmentable staples or fixation element. Such fastening devices would typically dissolve or otherwise degrade leaving only the fixation region once the desired tissue healing has occurred. The remaining healed tissue, now a tissue “ring” (TR), would be sufficiently adhered or healed together to maintain the integrity of the pouch and stoma. In addition, the fastening devices may include coatings or other secondary features to aid healing, such as resorbable meshes, sclerosing agents, surgical felt, or tissue grafts.
- The pouch or partitions may be created by a procedure of the present invention to remain permanently within the stomach to restrict it indefinitely. Alternatively, the creation of the pouch or partitions may be reversible (e.g., once weight loss is achieved, or reflux minimized) or revised (in the event pouch side needs to be modified). Reversal can also be achieved via various methods such as dilation of the restricted section, or, e.g., using an electro-surgical device such as a bovie to cut the restricted section to free the tissue folds. Further, if the physician so desires, techniques of the present invention may be augmented or assisted by the use of other techniques such as laparoscopy. Optionally, techniques of the present invention may be combined with other procedures such as for the treatment of GERD or the transoral placement of a bypass prosthesis or other type of liner in the intestine to bypass the hormonally active portion of the small intestine. Such a liner may be tubular in construction and made to match the diameter of the stoma created by the present invention such that they can be hooked together to achieve the desired clinical effect.
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FIG. 1 depicts the prior art procedure commonly known as laparoscopic banding; -
FIG. 2 depicts the prior art procedure commonly known as the vertical banded gastroplasty or “VBG”; -
FIG. 3 depicts the prior art procedure commonly know as surgical Roux-En-Y procedure; -
FIG. 4A-4B depicts one variation on a procedure of the present invention, showing a cut-away section of the tissue being acquired by the distal tip of the device of the present invention, and the resulting modification to the body organ (creation of a “pouch” within the stomach); -
FIGS. 5A-5D depict one variation of procedural steps of performing the methods of the present invention, by showing a cross section of an organ (stomach) and the placement of the device to create a narrowing or “pouch” within the organ; -
FIG. 5E depicts one variation of a result of the present invention, including a bypassing sleeve installed to bridge from the point of the stoma at the GEJ, to the pylorus, or further into the intestine. -
FIGS. 6A-6D shows a schematic depiction of an organ (stomach) following completion of one variation on a procedure of the present invention and the resulting cross sectional view of the treated region in various configurations; -
FIGS. 7A-7F show a variation on the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention, including details on the inner working elements and flexible shaft thereof; -
FIG. 8 depicts details of one variation on the distal portion of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention showing an angled annular acquisition space; -
FIG. 9 depicts another variation of the tissue acquisition mechanism of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention; -
FIGS. 10A-10B depict variations of the distal working end of the distal tip of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention, detailing an anvil designed to be intraprocedurally manipulated to assist in removal of the circular tissue acquisition and fixation device of the present invention once the desired tissue has been acquired and fixed according to the present invention. - The present invention provides, in part, for methods and devices for hollow organ division and restriction, more particularly providing methods and devices to perform a transoral, endoscopically mediated stomach reduction for purposes of, e.g., treating obesity.
- As previously discussed, the results of some clinical procedures of the prior art are shown in
FIGS. 1-3 , from a perspective external to the stomach. An example of a result of the procedure in one variation of the present invention is shown inFIG. 4A , which depicts an external anterior view of astomach organ 100, having an esophagus 101 (cut away to reveal the esophageal lumen 102), and further depicting a circumferential orifice orstoma 103, configured fromstaple line 104, producing a pouch (P).Orifice 103 is preferably positioned close to and on the distal side of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) at the base of the esophagus, and angled toward the lesser curve of the stomach (LC), leaving a stoma or opening having a diameter of approximately 1 cm between the pouch (P) and the remaining stomach volume. A desirable pouch (P) volume is between 15-100 cc, preferably 15-20 cc. Theorifice 103 operates to restrict food from emptying from the pouch, while still allowing communication between the pouch and the greater stomach volume for purposes of passage of digestive fluids and secretions and absorption of nutrients.FIG. 4B depicts an example of a cross sectional view of the esophagus where it joins the stomach, and further depicts one variation of a tissue acquisition device of thepresent invention 105, actively engaging the tissue to be fastened in a circumferential fashion. - Method of Hollow Organ Volume Reduction
- A clinical work-up, including a physical and mental assessment of the patient may be performed to determine whether a transoral stomach reduction clinically indicated. This assessment may include inspecting the esophagus and stomach of the patient to determine whether any contraindications exist for undertaking the procedure such as ulcerations, obstructions, or other conditions that may preclude treatment. Once the assessment has been completed, either in an operating room with the patient under general anesthesia, or in an endoscopy suite with the patient under sedation, the operator can introduce a tissue acquisition and fixation device, as shown in
FIGS. 5A-5D , down the patient's esophagus and into the stomach to a location just beyond the GE Junction (GEJ). Once in place, an optional calibration device (not shown) such as a balloon or bougie can be inflated or deployed proximally or adjacently to the GE Junction (GEJ) to assist in correctly sizing the pouch to be created. Alternatively, the physician may opt to use direct vision and place an endoscope through the main lumen of the tissue acquisition device to view the site of entry and resultant treatment zone. -
FIGS. 5A through 5D depict cross sectional schematic views of the procedure of the present invention showing tissue being manipulated within a hollow organ, the stomach.FIG. 5A depicts the esophagus (ES) the stomach cavity (SC), including the landmarks of the lesser curve of the stomach (LC), the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and the pylorus (PY). Tissue layers represented are the serosal layer (SL), the muscularis or fibrous muscular layer (ML), and the mucosal layer (MUC). Further,FIG. 5A shows thetissue acquisition device 105 positioned within the esophagus at a location within the stomach cavity (SC) between the lesser curve (LC) of the stomach and the GEJ. - The
device 105, includes amain body 106 having at least one lumen therethrough (not shown), anouter portion 107, having adistal end 108 containing a fixation mechanism and a proximal end (not shown). Thedevice 105 further comprises an inner portion 109, which has adistal portion 110 containing a fixation mechanism and a proximal portion (not shown) received therein. Oncedevice 105 is positioned in the preferred anatomical location, outer portiondistal end 108 and inner portiondistal end 110 are separated by relative movement of inner portion 109 withinouter portion 107, to exposeopening 112. As described in further detail later below, opening 112 is operatively connected to at least one lumen within themain body 106 and provides a force, e.g., a vacuum force, to facilitate tissue acquisition. Such a force may be provided by a vacuum or by a mechanical element. - As shown in
FIG. 5B , in the case of vacuum, once theopening 112 is exposed to the surrounding tissue within the stomach cavity (SC), the vacuum may be activated andtissue 111 may be drawn into theopening 112 in an entirely circumferential manner or a substantially circumferential manner, i.e., at least partially about the circumference of the device at some point less than 360 degrees (possibly in a 180 degree formation) relative to a longitudinal axis of the device. The amount oftissue 111 acquired can vary, but the amount drawn is preferably sufficient enough to result in healing of the fastened sections, thereby creating a tissue ring (TR) around the circumference of the fastened tissue. Said tissue ring may be formed of various layers of the stomach and may include scar tissue and other elements of effective wound healing. -
FIG. 5C further depicts thedevice 105 after the desired amount oftissue 111 has been acquired, outer portiondistal end 108 and inner portiondistal end 110 may be moved towards one another such that the acquiredtissue 111 is clamped therebetween.Device 105 is then actuated to engage at least one fastening element (not shown) through the acquiredtissue 111 thereby fastening it in place in a circumferential fashion. This fastening step may also include a cutting step to score or otherwise abrade the acquiredtissue 111 after it is fastened to enhance the healing response of thetissue 111 to increase the durability of the tissue ring. In addition, bulking agents, such as collagen, may be injected at the time the stoma is formed, or thereafter, to aid in healing and durability of the tissue. Once thetissue 111 has been fastened or fixed, thetissue acquisition device 105 is then removed. In doing so, the inner portiondistal end 110 of the device may be carefully pulled through the newly-created tissue ring or stoma created by the procedure so as to minimize stretching of the ring or stoma. Finally,FIG. 5D depicts the stomach showing the final result and placement of a circumferential tissue ring (TR) or stoma (ST). - As depicted in
FIG. 5E , it is also contemplated that the procedural steps described above may be followed by the placement of an optional bypass conduit 113 to create a bypass from the newly created pouch (P) directly to the pylorus (PY) or beyond into the small intestine. Such a bypass would channel food directly from the pouch (P) into the small intestines to achieve a malabsorptive effect in cases where such an effect may enhance weight loss. Such a bypass conduit 113 may be formed of any suitable biocompatible graft material such as polyester or PTFE, and may be secured to the newly created tissue ring (TR) or stoma (ST) endoscopically using a clip or stent like structure at the anchored end to produce an interference fit within the stoma. Alternatively, the bypass conduit could be placed over the acquisition device of the present invention, and secured by the same fastening elements, and at the same time as the formation of the stoma. In doing so, the end of the bypass graft to be anchored may be placed over the tissue acquisition device such that the end of the graft coincided with the tissueacquisition device opening 112, allowing it to be acquired into the device and fastened along with the surrounding tissue. Similarly, the bypass conduit may be anchored in the pylorus (PY) or intestine by similar methods, or may just be left unanchored in the intestine to allow for movement due to peristalsis of the intestinal wall. -
FIGS. 6A-6D depict variations of the tissue rings and pouches created using the method, and variations thereof, described herein.FIGS. 6A and 6B depict the results of utilizing the procedure described above, showing a complete circumferential ring, in this variation, created just distal from the where the esophagus (ES) and the stomach join each other.FIG. 6B shows a cross section of the stomach and tissue ring (TR) and further depicts the resulting tissue folds 114 acquired by thedevice 105 and the fixation elements 115 deployed to fix the acquired tissue. This cross section further depicts a cut zone or abradedzone 116 as described above.FIGS. 6C and 6D depict another variation in which fixation of the acquired tissue in a position centered between the lesser curve of the stomach (LC) and the greater curve (GC) in such a manner thatmultiple lumens FIG. 6D . Although only twoadditional lumens - One method of the present invention is to use the
device 105, or a variation thereof, to modify or otherwise assist in other procedures that utilize stomach or organ plication such as those described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/188,547 earlier incorporated herein by reference, which describes, in part, in further detail methods and devices for stapling regions of the stomach in a linear fashion. In cases where a zone of the stomach is linearly stapled, thedevice 105 may be employed to create circular stomas at either end of the linear staple line so as to enhance the efficacy of a volume reduction procedure or to enhance durability of the staple line. It may also be advantageous to place semi-circular or partially circumferential fixation zones at various locations within the target hollow organ. The devices and methods described herein are particularly well-suited for this because of their ability to “gather” the tissue and create a circumferential restriction that acts to limit the flow of matter, such as food, through the organ. - Devices
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FIG. 7 depicts a cross-sectioned view of one variation oftissue acquisition device 120. As shown,device 120 has amain body portion 123 which has a proximal end, a distal end, and amain lumen 121 defined therethrough.Device 120 also has agrip portion 122′ and an opposinghandle portion 122 which may be pivotally attached tomain body portion 123 such that handleportion 122 is angularly positionable relative to gripportion 122′.Main body portion 123 may further define one or more circumferentially defined lumens along its length such that these lumens terminate at the distal end ofbody portion 123 at outerdistal portion 124.Main body portion 123 further houses main bodyinner portion 125, which may be an elongate tubular member configured to be slidably positioned withinmain body lumen 121 defined through the length ofmain body portion 123. At the distal end ofinner portion 125, an inner bodydistal portion 126 may be attached thereto. Thisdistal portion 126 may be integrally formed ontoinner portion 125 or attached separately and may be used as a clamping member to facilitate the mechanical retention of tissue invaginated into thedevice 120.Distal portion 126 may also function as an anvil for reconfiguring fastening members inserted into the tissue, as further described below. The proximal end ofinner portion 125 may terminate proximally ofmain body portion 123 in afluid port 127, which may be utilized for fluid connection to, e.g., a vacuum pump (not shown). Alternatively,distal portion 126 may function as the staple housing and outerdistal portion 124 may function as the opposing anvil. In this variation, the fasteners, as positioned withindistal portion 126, may be deployed throughinner face 128 into the tissue using an actuation device, as known in the art. - Inner body
distal portion 126 may further comprises aninner face 128 which may define an anvil orfastener element detent 129. Whereinner portion 125 joins withdistal portion 126, one or moredistal ports 132 may be defined which are in fluid communication throughinner portion 125 withfluid port 127. To actuatedevice 120,handle portion 122 may be urged to pivot relative togrip portion 122′. Slider pins 130 may be fixedly attached to main bodyinner portion 125 and configured to extend perpendicularly relative toinner portion 125, as shown inFIG. 7B .Pins 130 may be operatively connected withhandle 122 such that rotation or movement ofhandle 122 is translated into the linear motion ofinner portion 125.Pins 130 may be positioned withinslot 131 which are defined longitudinally withinmain body portion 123.Slots 131 may be configured to allow limited translational movement ofpins 130 thereby limiting the overall translational distance traveled byinner portion 125. - Actuation of
handle 122 in a first direction may urgepins 130 to slide within slots 131 a first direction, e.g., distally, thereby movinginner portion 125 distally, and actuation ofhandle 122 in a second direction may urgepins 130 to slide in a second direction, e.g., proximally, thereby movinginner portion 125 proximally. Main bodyinner portion 125 may be actuated to linearly move inner bodydistal portion 126 relative to outerdistal portion 124 to a desired distance between the two. When the twoportions space 200 may be created about or defined between the outer surface ofinner portion 125, innerdistal portion 126, and outerdistal portion 124.Space 200 may be in fluid communication withdistal port 132 and/or optionally throughmain body lumen 121. In operation, a vacuum force may be applied throughdistal port 132 and/ormain body lumen 121 to invaginate or draw tissue intospace 200 such that the tissue is held or configured to then receive at least one fastening element to affix the tissue configuration. -
Main body portion 123 may further housedriver element 133 within circumferentially-shapedfastener lumen 134.Driver element 133 may be a tubularly shaped member which is configured to traverse longitudinally withinfastener lumen 134. Disposed distally ofdriver element 133 withinfastener lumen 134 arefasteners 135 andfastener pusher mechanism 136.Fasteners 135 may comprise any variety of staples or mechanical fasteners which are made from a biocompatible material, e.g., stainless steel, platinum, titanium, etc., andfastener retention mechanism 136 may also comprise any variety of staple retainer which is configured to holdfasteners 135 withinfastener lumen 134 untilfasteners 135 have been pushed or urged out of thelumen 134 and into the tissue. The proximal end ofdriver element 133 abutsdriver actuator 137 inhandle portion 122.Handle portion 122 may define a threadedcavity 138 at its proximal end which is configured to correspondingly receive and is in operative communication withdriver actuator 137, which may also define a threaded insertion surface for mating with threadedcavity 138. In operation, upon tissue acquisition withincircumferential space 200 and approximation of main body innerdistal portion 126 and main body outerdistal portion 124,driver actuator 137 may be rotated in a first direction so as to matingly engage the threads of handle portion threadedcavity 138 and thereby engage the proximal end ofdriver element 133 to causedriver element 133 to move distally. Asdriver element 133 is advanced longitudinally in a corresponding manner asdriver actuator 137 is rotated, the distal end ofdriver element 133 may contactfastener pusher mechanism 136 andactuating fastener 135 to distally advance and deployfastener 135 into any acquired tissue. -
Main body portion 123 may be bendable as depicted inFIG. 7C . As shown, thedevice 201 may be seen in one configuration in whichmain body portion 123 may be configured in an infinite number of different configurations for negotiating pathways within a body. Thisparticular variation 201 shows handlegrip 202 having an opposing actuation handle 203 for actuating movement of inner bodydistal portion 126. Also shown is anoptional scope lumen 204 in thehandle 202 which may be used for visualizing the tissue region being treated during deployment or actual treatment. The flexibility of themain body portion 123 may be imparted, in part, by the use of, e.g., linkingmultiple rings 211, as shown in the isometric view inFIG. 7D . Aportion 210 of themain body 123 is shown with the covering, control mechanisms, etc., omitted for clarity. Although this variation shows the use of stacked multiple rings, other variations may also be used as known in the art for flexible and/or articulatable elongate devices, e.g., endoscopes, etc. A plurality ofindividual rings 211 may be aligned with one another to create a length of themain body portion 123. Any number ofrings 211 may be used depending upon the overall desired length of the device or the desired length of a flexible portion of the device. Each of therings 211 may have at least one main channel orlumen 212, which when individual rings 211 are aligned as a whole, create a main channel throughout the length of the device. Each of therings 213 may also have a number of spacers orprotrusions 213 defined on or around the circumference of the device for creating pivotable sections for facilitating relative motion betweenadjacent rings 211, as known in the art. Although therings 211 are shown with two oppositely positionedprotrusions 213, any number ofprotrusions 213 may be used as practicable depending upon the degree of relative motion desired betweenadjacent rings 211. Alternatively, devicemain body 123 may be constructed in part of, e.g., a coil spring, to achieve a similar functional result. Coil springs may be made of superelastic materials, e.g., nitinol, or spring steels made, e.g, from stainless steels. Themain body 123 or main body segments may be constructed of various biocompatible materials, such as stainless steel, Delrin or other engineering thermoplastics, etc. -
FIG. 7E depicts asingle ring 211 having themain lumen 212 defined therethrough.Main lumen 212 may be modified and enlarged to provide a channel having a large enough diameter to receive a conventional endoscope for possible use with the present device. One example of such a device may have a lumen diameter of, e.g., 10 mm, with an outer diameter of, e.g., 18 mm. One or more of such lumens may be created within theannular section 211 to enable linkage of eachsection 211 to one another by one or several cables or flexible wires (not shown) adapted to be positioned through the lumens. These wires or cables may be routed through the length of the device and fixed at the proximal end of themain body portion 123. - As shown in
FIG. 7F , an optional sheath or thin film 221 may be placed over the device or at least along aportion 210 of the device to encapsulate the linkages and create a smooth shaft surface, while still maintaining its flexibility. The sheath or thin film 221 may be made of a variety of biocompatible materials, e.g., heatshrink polymers, plastics, etc. -
FIG. 8 depicts another variation on the distal end of a tissue acquisition device. The innerdistal portion 230 is shown defining aninner face 231 and device outerdistal portion 232 having aninner face 233. The inner distal portioninner face 231 and the outer distal portioninner face 233 may be formed to face one another in apposition and bothfaces main body 123. The angle (A) may range anywhere from 0-90 degrees, but is preferably in the range of 15-45 degrees, depending on the desired angle of the resulting tissue fixation zone. This variation may be used to allow the operator to position the tissue acquisition device perpendicularly to a surface of the organ to be treated (for ease of use) while acquiring and fixing the tissue at an angle relative to the tissue surface. In doing so, the operator may fashion the resulting fixation zone to more closely approximate a curvature of the organ, such as the curvature between the GEJ and the LC of the stomach.FIG. 9 depicts afurther variation 240 of the tissue acquisition device in which fenestrations orports 241 may be defined over the surface of the device innerdistal portion 242. Additional fenestrations orports 243 may be defined over a portion of the device outerdistal portion 232, and additional fenestrations orports 244 may also be defined over a surface of bodyinner portion 245. These additional ports may allow thisvariation 240 to acquire tissue along a length of the distal end of thetissue acquisition device 240 at multiple locations therealong. In practice, this method of tissue acquisition may allow the operator some freedom to manipulate the acquired tissue by the relative movement of device innerdistal portion 242 and the device outerdistal portion 232. This technique can also assist in positioning the tissue to be fixed, and/or assuring that the required amount of tissue (e.g. some muscular layers of the organ wall), have been uniformly acquired prior to fixation. - Following fixation, the tissue acquisition device of the present invention is withdrawn from the organ. In doing so, care should be used not to over-dilate or stretch the newly created tissue ring or stoma. To mitigate any dilation or stretching, the inner distal portion may also be modified.
FIGS. 10A and 10B depictvariations 250, 260 of the tissue acquisition inner distal portion that are adaptable to effectively reduce in cross sectional area to allow for easier removal of the tissue acquisition device from the organ once the circumferential fixation zone has been created.FIG. 10A depicts tissue acquisition device innerdistal end 251 which is pivotally mounted on main bodyinner portion 253 aboutpin 252. Activation of the pivoting action may be controlled by release of an interface betweenpin 252 and a stay (not shown) housed within main body inner portion to activate rotation of innerdistal end 251, e.g., in adirection 256. The innerdistal end 251 may be rotated by any angle such theinner face 254 is angled or parallel relative to thelongitudinal axis 255 of the device. -
FIG. 10B depicts anothervariation 260 on tissue acquisition inner portion distal end which may have a segmented configuration. In thisvariation 260, the inner portion distal end may be made of a plurality ofindividual segments 262 which when collapsed, reduces the diameter of inner portion distal end to facilitate removal. Thus, during tissue acquisition and/or fixation, the expanded innerdistal portion 264 may be utilized and after the procedure, it may then be compressed radially 265 about apivot 263 to reduce the cross-sectional profile for removal from the area. - The steps of performing the method of organ division or reduction (transoral stomach reduction) are used to illustrate in detail the method and devices of the present invention, however the present invention is not limited thereby. Use of these steps and the tools deployed therein may be varied to achieve a similar result in other hollow body organs and it is anticipated that such techniques can be employed to divide or restrict other hollow body organs such as organs of the gastrointestinal tract such as bowel, stomach or intestine, or in procedures in the bladder (treatment for incontinence by reinforcing the bladder sphincter) or uterus, etc. In addition, as previously mentioned, other procedures such as the treatment of GERD may also benefit from the methods and devices disclosed herein. While certain embodiments have been illustrated and described in detail, those having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents may be used and that the invention is not intended to be limited to the specifics of these variations.
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30. A tissue approximation and fixation apparatus, comprising:
an elongate outer tubular member defining at least a first lumen therethrough;
an elongate inner tubular member defining at least a second lumen therethrough and slidingly disposed throughout the first lumen such that a distal portion of the inner tubular member extends partially beyond a distal end of the outer tubular member;
a fastening device attached to the distal end of the inner tubular member, wherein the fastening device defines a circumferential receiving surface about the inner tubular member, and wherein the fastening device further defines at least one port in fluid communication with the second lumen of the inner tubular member,
wherein an enclosable channel is defined about the distal portion of the inner tubular member when the receiving surface of the fastening device is positioned adjacently to the distal end of the outer tubular member.
31. The apparatus of claim 30 further comprising a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the fastening device through the second lumen.
32. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the inner tubular member is positioned concentrically within the outer tubular member.
33. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the inner tubular member has a translational travel distance limited by pins defined along the inner tubular member.
34. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the distal portion defines the at least one port in fluid communication with the second lumen.
35. The apparatus of claim 34 wherein the distal portion defines a plurality of additional ports.
36. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the distal portion is rotatable about a pivot relative to a longitudinal axis of the inner tubular member.
37. The apparatus of claim 36 wherein the distal portion is rotatable up to 90°,
38. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the distal portion is adapted to collapse about a longitudinal axis of the inner tubular member such that a diameter of the distal portion is reduced.
39. The apparatus of claim 30 wherein the circumferential receiving surface is angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the inner tubular member.
40. The apparatus of claim 30 further comprising a tubular drive element slidably disposed within the outer tubular member, the tubular driver element comprising a proximal end in communication with a driver actuator and a distal end.
41. The apparatus of claim 40 further comprising at least one fastener disposed within the outer tubular member, wherein the fastener is adapted to be urged distally by the distal end of the driver element.
42. The apparatus of claim 41 further comprising a plurality of additional fasteners circumferentially disposed within the outer tubular member.
43-49. (canceled)
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