Apparatus for endoscopically performing gastric reduction surgery.

摘要

An articulated endoscopic instrument (10) adapted for properly orienting the stomach for cutting and stapling in an efficient manner, comprising: a body (12) having a first end (14) and a second end (16); a plurality of suction holes (26) along the body (12) in fluid communication with a suction inlet (20) at the first end (14) of the body (12) for creating suction along the body (12); characterized by: an articulation joint (32) located along the body (12) to allow movement of the body (12) between a substantially straight configuration and a curved configuration; wherein the body (12) includes a proximal suction section (34) and a distal suction section (36) with the articulation joint (32) positioned between the proximal suction section (34) and the distal suction section (36) for moving the distal suction section (36) relative to the proximal suction section (34) between a straight orientation and a curved orientation.