Surgical suturing apparatus with a non-visible spectrum sensing member

Abstract

A surgical suturing apparatus for performing a surgical procedure with a body cavity includes a flexible member having a distal end attached to a suturing body for insertion of the suturing body through an orifice and into a body cavity. The suturing body includes a suture housing in which a needle and drive assembly are housed for movement of the needle with a suture secured thereto about an arcuate path facilitating application of the suture to tissue. A non-visible spectrum sensing member is associated with the suturing body for communicating a parameter of the procedure to a visual display.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 150,481, entitled “ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING DEVICE”, filed Jun. 13, 2005, which is currently pending.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to a surgical suturing apparatus. More particularly, the invention relates to a surgical suturing apparatus with a non-visible spectrum sensing member. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Endoscopic procedures have been rapidly developing over the past decade. These procedures often allow for the performance of surgical procedures with minimal trauma when compared to prior techniques requiring a large external opening to expose the internal organ or tissue requiring repair. [0006] In addition to the many areas in which endoscopic procedures have found use, endoscopic procedures have been developed for surgical procedures addressing morbid obesity. Morbid obesity is...

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[0013] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a surgical suturing apparatus for performing a surgical procedure with a body cavity. The suturing apparatus includes a flexible member having a distal end attached to a suturing body for insertion of the suturing body through an orifice and into a body cavity. The suturing bo

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In fact, morbid obesity has become highly pervasive in the United States, as well as other countries, and the trend appears to be heading in a negative direction.

This operation is highly complex and is commonly utilized to treat people exhibiting morbid obesity.

In addition, implantable devices are known which limit the passage of food through the stomach and affect satiety.

As those skilled in the art will certainly appreciate, the conventional RYG

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