Patents by Inventor Mohamed Mounir El Gazayerli

Mohamed Mounir El Gazayerli has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for minimally-invasive fundoplication
    Patent number: 6159146
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a non-invasive fundoplication. The method involves: inserting a device through a patient's mouth and esophagus to a location near the gastro-esophageal junction; viewing portions of the stomach and esophagus; engaging the inside anterior wall of the fundus with the device; moving the fundus to a location adjacent the esophagus with the device; and securing the fundus to the side of the esophagus with the device. The device includes a flexible conduit (12) and a gastroscope (14) extending through the conduit. A stapler (16) also extends through the conduit. The stapler (16) sits at the bottom of the conduit in the esophagus just above the gastro-esophageal junction. A gripper (22) extends through and beyond the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Inventor: Mohamed Mounir El Gazayerli