Magnetic retraction system for laparoscopic surgery and method of use thereof
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Mar 19, 2002
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Dec 29, 1999
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A novel magnetic retraction system is provided herein. The magnetic retraction system includes magnetic means for applying a magnetic field around a defined area of the magnetic retraction system. An articulatable support is provided for such magnetic means. The magnetic means includes an upper (North) magnetic pole. A lower (South) magnetic pole is induced in the intestine of a patient into which has been introduced a magnetic or magnetizable material. The induced lower pole is spaced a selectable spaced distance from the upper (North) magnetic pole. The upper pole may have its strength and/or the orientation of its magnetic field varied to adjust and/or to manipulate the intestine.
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