2. Evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgery NOS is a HUGE LEAP in the Evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgery — : None +: Low +++: High — — + + + + + + + + + + +
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4. Features and Benefits Suction Port Stylet Fastener Faster recovery than with open/laparoscopic procedures No internal incisions Less pain than with laparoscopy No abdominal incisions Enables the procedure to be customized to each patient’s needs Delivers unlimited fasteners with single insertion Strong and durable Creates large tissue folds Less clinical risk — no need for incisions Transoral insertion
5. How It Works A large fold of tissue is pulled into the chamber Stylet crosses the tissue at the base of the fold Fastener rides over the stylet and provides tension-free fastening Completed plications
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Editor's Notes
StomaphyX is an endoluminal suturing device that allows you to deliver multiple fasteners (an unlimited number) that obtain serosa-to-serosa plications. As we learned from predecessors in this space
Top picture; scope is roughly at the GEJ, looking into the pouch (bowel can been seen at the bottom of the pouch) Bottom picture; scope is in the same position, fasteners have been placed to create folds in the pouch wall; bowel can no longer be seen.