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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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Acosta, Pablo G US 39 2452
Bender, Theodore M US 94 16832
Bright, Earl A II US 2 81
Bright,, II Earl A US 26 1283
Brooks, Narvel M III US 1 28
Brooks,, III Narvel M US 14 271
Dreissigacker, Marlo US 6 538
George, Robert M US 20 2096
Johnson, Dane A US 15 892
Lee, Crystine M US 15 4170
Makower, Joshua US 413 129412
Newell, Matthew B US 35 4388
Rathi, Pankaj US 22 1204
Shiu, Brian K US 74 3586
Uemura, Shuji US 66 4422

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