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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Sep 28.
Published in final edited form as: Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2011 Apr;21(2):315–333. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2011.02.004

TABLE 2.

Procedures/Devices – Primary, Revisional, and Future Directions

PROCEDURE CATEGORY PROCEDURES / DEVICES
Primary

  • Intragastric balloons (Allergan, Spatz-FGIA, Inc, Helioscopie)

  • RESTORe® Suturing System (C.R. Bard, Inc)

  • TOGa Stapler (Satiety Inc)

  • TERIS (Barosense)

  • Bypass Liners (GI Dynamics, ValenTx)

  • Incisionless Operating Platform (USGI Medical)
Revision

  • Sclerotherapy

  • Bard EndoCinch Suturing System (C.R. Bard, Inc)

  • Incisionless Operating Platform (USGI Medical)

  • StomaphyX (Endogastric Solutions)

  • OverStitch (Apollo)

  • OTSC®-Clip (Ovesco AG)
Future Directions

  • Neuromodulation

  • Transoral Anastomosis Devices

  • Devices Targeting Neurohormonal Pathways