MINIMALLY INVASIVE, DIRECT DELIVERY METHODS FOR IMPLANTING OBESITY TREATMENT DEVICES

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13015086

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A method includes selecting a template from a plurality of different sizes of templates based on measurements of the abdominal cavity of a patient; orienting the template on the patient at a location overlying the abdominal cavity to select an appropriate size implant using fluoroscopic imaging; marking an incision location and an indicator of an angle of approach; and removing the template from the patient, wherein marks made by the marking remain on the patient. Methods apparatus, instruments and implants for treating a patient are provided.

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RESHAPE MEDICAL LLC2800 PATTON ROAD ST PAUL MN 55113

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Acosta, Pablo G US 39 2694
Bender, Theodore M US 94 18258
Bright, Earl A II US 2 101
Bright,, II Earl A US 26 1401
Brooks, Narvel M III US 1 30
Brooks,, III Narvel M US 14 299
Dreissigacker, Marlo US 6 578
George, Robert M US 21 2276
Johnson, Dane A US 15 948
Lee, Crystine M US 15 4652
Makower, Joshua US 415 137672
Newell, Matthew B US 35 4870
Rathi, Pankaj US 23 1328
Shiu, Brian K US 75 3902
Uemura, Shuji US 68 4836

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