Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to arrangements and methods for effecting an endoluminal anatomical structure, and more particularly to arrangements and methods for treatment of gastrointestinal lesions that currently require open abdominal surgery. The exemplary embodiment of at least one of the arrangements can provide an endoluminal colon chamber and a 10 variety of maneuverable operating tools inside that chamber. For example, the exemplary embodiment of such arrangement can function as a miniature operating room inside the colon.
Current endoscopic technologies may not facilitate treating colon perforations, large polyps and tumors, and a significant colon bleeding effectively and safely. A gastrointestinal bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening medical condition, which can complicate any polypectomy (polyp removal), and excision of colonic tumors. A colon perforation can occur when excessive mechanical force or excessive energy is inadvertently applied to a colonic wall. A colon perforation is a condition and currently requires major emergency surgery to close the colon perforation and preclude fecal contamination of an abdominal cavity and resulting sepsis.
Consequently, many patients who develop large polyps, colon perforation, colon bleeding and other significant colon pathology currently have to undergo a major surgery and endure a significant operative trauma and, typically, painful and prolong recovery. Currently there are no effective and safe devices and methods for replacing major abdominal surgery in case of colon perforation or when large wide-based polyps need to be removed.
Thus, there may be a need to address at least some of the deficiencies described herein above.
U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/247,605 filed on Oct. 1, 2009 and entitled “Detachable Balloon Catheter” describes exemplary embodiments of device and method for treatment of a gastrointestinal perforation and/or a gastrointestinal bleeding. The exemplary device can include a balloon catheter that can control bleeding by pressing on a bleeding area or/and prevents the gastrointestinal contents trespassing outside a gastrointestinal lumen into a body cavity by blocking 10 an opening in the luminal wall or blocking the colon distal to the perforation. Such exemplary device can be inserted using an endoscope, and can allow a partial or complete withdrawal of an endoscope, while leaving the balloon at the target area. More specifically, the exemplary device and method can facilitate ceasing a colonic bleeding and blocking a colon perforation.
The Minos Megachannel is a large bore flexible reinforced tube, which is designed to 15 be inserted over the standard colonoscope. After the colonoscope is removed, the tube can be used as a passage for insertion of different instruments into the colon.
Further, conventional endoscopes generally have one to two working channels, which likely do not have independent movements from the main body of the endoscope. As a result, when conventional flexible endoscopic instruments are inserted via such channels into the intestinal lumen, an operator can only manipulate these instruments axially (e.g., forward and backward movements), and possibly somewhat rotationally. In addition, since the conventional instruments can only be advanced from the tip of the endoscope towards the target lesion axially and in front of the endoscopic image, the conventional instruments have only limited functionality.
Accordingly, there may be a need to address at least some of the deficiencies described herein above.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can address most if not all of the above-described needs by providing device and method for a treatment of, e.g., a gastrointestinal perforation, bleeding, removal of large polyps, and/or other significant endoluminal pathology, for example, colonic pathology.
According to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the device can function as a miniature operating room inside the lumen, for example, colon, and providing an operator with advanced endoluminal functionalities replicating capabilities of a surgical suite. The exemplary device of the present disclosure can provide such miniature endoluminal operating room, chamber or at least partial enclosure, and the ability to utilize a variety of articulating surgical instruments, which can 15 operate within, at or around the chamber.
According to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the exemplary arrangement/device can be introduced after a standard diagnostic colonoscopy is performed. An exemplary balloon guide catheter, as described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/247,605, or a large endoluminal channel such as a Minos Megachannel manufactured by, e.g., 20 Minos Inc., can be used to facilitate the insertion of the exemplary device according to the present disclosure.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device can contain a plurality (e.g., three) primary sections, e.g., a handle, a multi-lumenal tube, and an expandable chamber.
It is possible to utilize endoluminal channels and associated articulating endoluminal instruments with the exemplary embodiments of the arrangement/device. To that end, the exemplary arrangement/device can include a multi-lumen tube. The multi-lumen tube can include lumens for at least two special tools or tool-channels, or three or more special tools and/or tools-channels. In addition, the multi-lumen tube can include other channels, which can be used for, as an example, air, water, vacuum delivery, etc. The exemplary arrangement/device can also include channel for scope 10 and illumination; and lumens for a chamber activation and lumen for a balloon guide catheter as indicated herein.
According to still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device may also contain a chamber located distally, which can be expanded to different sizes within the colon, thus producing a relatively large working space near the targeted luminal lesion. The exemplary arrangement/device can be structured to manipulate the tools and/or tool-channels in such a way that distal ends of one or more of such tools and/or channels can operate within or at the chamber, and approach the lesion from multiple or even all directions, and using numerous angles. In addition, at least one tool-channel can accommodate a large diameter tool, for example, a special endoscopic stapler.
In a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device can further contain a control handle, e.g., at or about its proximal end. The handle can be provided in a similar way and/or shape as handles of other endoscopes', while including further more ports, such as, e.g., tool-channels ports, a balloon guide catheter port, a special lever to control the opening and closing of the device chamber, etc.
According to a still further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device can include and/or utilize particular tools or tool-channels. For example, the distal ends of the particular tools and/or tool-channels can be operated in all directions and within all degrees of freedom using the actuating mechanisms, which can be controlled at or about the proximal ends of the device. The exemplary instruments/tools (e.g., grasper(s), scissor(s), dissector(s), others), which can be inserted in the special tools or tool-channels, may be manipulated (e.g., rotated, moved axially forward and backward, bent at the distal end at any desired angles) by manipulating the tool 10 channels.
In a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device can facilitate a lateral and/or multi-directional movement of the instruments/tools, in addition to the axial and rotational movements thereof. Since the exemplary tool-channels can be manipulated independently from the main endoscope and other tool-channels, the instruments/tools can approach the lesion from the different and possibly limitless directions. For example, when the endoscopic instruments/tools approach the lesion from the sides in relation to the main longitudinal axis and, hence, without blocking the endoscopic image, a so-called and well-known in laparoscopy “tri-angulation” can be achieved. The tri-angulation can be a preferable technique for achieving the endoscopic arrangement's/device's improved functionality and safety. Such exemplary methodology can mimic the functionality of well-established surgical operating room environments. The exemplary tool-channels can be advanced in the lumen from the working ports of the multi-lumen tube and/or be at least partially pre-fixed to the element(s) of the associated expandable chamber. The exemplary tool-channels can also be advanced directly into the body lumen (e.g., an intestinal lumen), into the chamber space, and/or initially advanced along the element(s) of the chamber and then further into the body lumen or into the chamber space.
As an alternative according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device, alternatively to the tool-channels or in combination with the tool-channels, can use conventional and/or articulating instruments/tools with at least two degree of freedom.
In addition, according to a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method can be provided for using the exemplary arrangement/device in the body lumen (e.g., colon). For example, using such exemplary method, it is possible to perform a standard colonoscopy and identify a lesion that may not be treated using standard endoscopy and techniques. A balloon guide catheter can be inserted, the balloon inflated and the standard colonoscope (the balloon catheter and inflated balloon are left in place) removed. The balloon guide catheter can be used as a guide-wire to facilitate the insertion of the exemplary arrangement/device. The exemplary arrangement/device can be inserted over the balloon guide catheter, e.g., until the chamber is in the proximity to the lesion. The chamber can be deployed and adjusted to certain dimensions. It is possible to readjust the chamber during the procedure, as needed. Further, an operative area can be cleaned with a provided suction catheter. Further, a proximal balloon, a distal balloon or both proximal and distal balloons can be inflated for the treatment area isolation. Tool-channels can be inserted, followed by or in conjunction with an insertion of the instruments/tools into the tool-channels. It is also possible to manipulate the tool-channels to optimize and facilitate the instruments'/tools' approach to the lesion. Further, a procedure can be performed, for example, closing a colonic perforation, removing a large colon polyp or tumor, stopping a bleeding, closing diverticuli, removing an appendix, treating other body luminal lesions.
Further, exemplary embodiments of devices and method for affecting at least one anatomical tissue can be provided. A configuration can be provided that includes a structure which is expandable (i) having and/or (ii) forming at least one opening or a working space through which the anatomical tissue(s) is placed in the structure. For example, the structure, prior to being expanding, 5 can have at least one partially rigid portion. In addition, or as an alternative, upon a partial or complete expansion thereof, the structure can be controllable to have a plurality of shapes. Further, the structure can be controllable to provide the working space with multiple shapes and/or multiple sizes.
According to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. prior to the structure being expanded, the structure can have at least one partially rigid portion that is expandable to form a non-cylindrically-shaped working area which can be asymmetrical. Further, an endoscopic arrangement can be included that is structured to be provided in the working area, and that can include a further configuration that facilitates an articulation of a tip portion of the endoscopic arrangement within the working area. The further configuration can include a mechanical bending arm which can facilitate the tip portion to be moved within the working area so as to facilitate a visualization of at least one object in the working area. An arrangement can also be provided which is coupled to the structure, and which can provide (i) at least one lumen and/or (ii) at least one instrument there through to reach the working area. For example, a distance between a tip of the arrangement and a distal portion of the structure that is farthest away from the arrangement can be controllable to adjust a shape and/or a size of the working area.
In still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, upon a complete or partial expansion of the structure, the structure can be controllable to have a plurality of shapes. In addition, the structure can be controllable to provide the working space with multiple shapes and/or multiple sizes. The structure can have an expanded portion and an unexpanded portion, and form an axes of extension of the device, a first distance to a highest point of the expanded portion can be different than a distance to an non-expanded portion. For example, the first distance can be greater than the second distance. The structure can be controllable to adjust the first distance, while maintaining the second distance approximately the same. Further, in an non-expanded state, the configuration can 5 be controllable to provide an articulation thereof in a plurality of directions.
According to a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a first arrangement can be provided at a distance from the configuration and the anatomical structure(s). In addition, a second arrangement can be provided between the first arrangement and the configuration, and can have at least one lumen that is connected to the first arrangement. Further, a third arrangement can be provided which may be structured to move through the lumen at or near the anatomical structure(s), and which can be configured to be provided in the structure. The lumen(s) can comprise a multi-channel tube, and the structure can be structured to be movable through the multi-channel tube and rigidly connected thereto so as to limit or reduce a movement of the structure with respect to the multi-channel tube. At least one movable camera and an illumination arrangement can be provided within or near the configuration, and movable through the multi-channel tube. At least one movable vacuum catheter and/or irrigation catheter can be provided within or near the structure, and movable through the multi-channel tube.
In one exemplary embodiment, the lumen(s) can comprise a tube channel and/or a tool channel, which is/are movable therein. The tool channel can be axially movable, rotatable, and/or bendable, and can include at least one wire which is configured to bend the tool channel. A distal end of the tool channel can be configured to reach any point inside or near the structure. The tool channel can include at least one wire which can be usable to bend the tube or the tool channel at least in one direction and in at least at one angle which is between 0 and 180 degrees. For example, a distance between the working channel and the structure can be controllable by moving at least one wire in the working channel toward and/or away from the structure. An endoscope can be provided within or near the configuration, and movable through the multi-channel tube to reach the working space. The endoscope can include an image sensor provided on a flexible shaft to visualize at least one portion of 5 the tissue(s).
According to yet a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the structure can have at least one flexible strip or at least one wire and/or two or more flexible strips or wires. At least one of the strips or wires can have a pre-formed shape to provide the desired geometry of the working space. In addition, at least one balloon can be provided or two or more balloons. At least one of the balloons can be an asymmetric shape and/or a symmetric shape. The balloon(s) can be positioned proximal to the structure. According to one exemplary variant, a first balloon and a second balloon can be provided, where the first balloon is provided distally in relation to the structure, and the second balloon is provided proximally in relation to the structure. The structure can be composed of wires and/or a mesh. Such wires/mesh, prior to being expanded, can have (i) at least one partially rigid portion, (ii) upon a partial or complete expansion thereof, can be controllable to have a plurality of shapes, and/or (iii) can be controllable to provide the working space multiple shapes and/or multiple sizes.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description of the 20 exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, when taken in conjunction with the appended claims.
Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures showing illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, in which:
Throughout the figures, the same reference numerals and characters, unless otherwise stated, are used to denote like features, elements, components or portions of the illustrated embodiments. Moreover, while the subject disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the figures, it is done so in connection with the illustrative embodiments. It is intended that changes and modifications can be made to the described exemplary embodiments without departing from the true scope and spirit of the subject disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
According to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a device, an arrangement and a method can be provided for treatment of, e.g., conditions associated with body lumen(s) or/and cavities, for example, gastro-intestinal conditions, including but not limited to a 15 gastrointestinal perforation, bleeding, large polyps or/and tumors, diverticuli, appendix, and others.
The exemplary embodiments of the arrangement/device according to the present disclosure can provide various functions, which may be the same and/or similar to the surgical functions provided in the surgical operating room, therefore, thus representing a miniature operating room within a lumen (e.g., of a body), such as, e.g., colon and allowing to replace a major surgery, e.g., an open abdominal 20 surgery.
For example, as shown in
According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device I can be a particularly-designed endoscope, such as, e.g., a colonoscope. As shown in
As indicated herein above, the exemplary arrangement/device I can include the multilumen tube 30. Such exemplary multi-lumen tube 30 can be made from a single extrusion polymer tube 31 having multiple lumens {see
For example, according to particular exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device I can contain a distal chamber 10 that can be expanded to different sizes inside the colon, thus likely creating relatively large or sufficient working space near the lesion to be treated. The exemplary chamber 10 can provide a space for manipulations of multiple tools and/or tool-channels in such a way that several tools can approach the lesion from all sides and directions, as shown in, e.g.,
According to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the exemplary chamber 10 can be constructed from at least one, and possibly two or more flexible metal strips, fibers or wires 12, which can be made from a flexible material, such as, e.g., Nitinol, as shown in
According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in
Further, as shown in
When the instrument I reaches the desired position within the body, the scope 60 can be retracted inside the chamber 10, e.g., via the working channel 40 to facilitate visualization inside and/or near the chamber 10. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an articulating scope (which can perform similar functions as that of the scope 60) can be provided through one or more of the working channels 40 into the chamber 10. Such articulating scope can be configured to illuminate and/or provide images of the anatomical structure and tools inside and/or near the chamber 10. The articulating scope can have a distal portion that can rotate in 360 degrees and bend to provide an end part thereof so as to illuminate and visualize any portion of the anatomical structure and the tools inside and/or near the chamber 10 at any angle.
In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in
In another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one, and possibly two or more balloons can be used with the chamber 10 that is made from strips 12 made from a bendable material (e.g., metal). The exemplary balloon(s) 5, 16 can assist in blocking and/or isolating the chamber 10 from the rest of the colon, hence, minimizing and/or preventing the inflow and outflow of liquids and solids from and/or to the chamber 10, while the exemplary strips 12 can provide a substantially rigid and stable working space and facilitate treatment of the lesion. For example, as shown in
According to still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement/device 1 can include at least one camera and an illumination apparatus to provide sufficient light to the area of interest. For example, camera or cameras and illuminating component can be movable or fixed in the arrangement/device 1, for example, to the chamber 10. In one exemplary embodiment shown in
As shown in
As illustrated in
According to still another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the exemplary arrangement/device I can include the instruments/tools I 1 and/or tool-channels 40, as shown in
For example, the tool-channels 40 can include at least one, and preferably two, three or more lumen tubes 42, which can be made of polymer, possibly having high torque-ability, low friction, connected at or about their distal ends to an additional section 41, which can have “elevators” 43. The exemplary polymer tube(s) 42 can be reinforced with other materials to change its/their structural or/and functional properties. The elevator 43 can be a flexible bendable section, made, e.g., from a laser cut nitinol tube 44, and/or actuated, e.g., bent, using one or two metal wires 45. The instruments/tools 11 can be inserted in the first (e.g., relatively large) lumen of the tube 42, and the wire 45 can be inserted in the second (e.g., relatively small) lumen of the tube 42.
As shown in
According to yet a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for implementing the exemplary arrangement/device 1 according to the present disclosure can be provided. Such exemplary method can be utilized as follows:
i. Perform a standard colonoscopy and identifying a lesion that may not be treated using standard endoscopy and techniques.
ii. Insert a balloon guide catheter, inflating the balloon and removing the standard colonoscope (the balloon catheter and inflated balloon are left in place). The balloon guide catheter can be used as a guide-wire to facilitate the insertion of the exemplary arrangement/device 1.
iii. Insert the exemplary arrangement/device lover the balloon guide catheter, until the chamber is in the proximity to the lesion.
iv. Deploy and adjust the chamber 10 of the exemplary arrangement/device I to preferred dimensions. Readjust the chamber 10 during the procedure as needed.
Clean an operative area with a provided suction catheter. If desired, inflate a proximal balloon, a distal balloon or both proximal and distal balloons for the treatment area isolation.
vi. Insert the tool-channels.
vii. Insert the instruments/tools into the tool-channels. Manipulate the tool-channels to optimize and facilitate the instruments/tools approach to the lesion.
viii. Perform a procedure, e.g., closing a colonic perforation, removing a large colon polyp or tumor, stopping a bleeding, closing diverticuli, removing an appendix, treating other body luminal lesions.
The foregoing merely illustrates the principles of the present disclosure. Various modifications and alterations to the described embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. For example, more than one of the described exemplary arrangements, radiations and/or systems can be implemented to implement the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise numerous systems, arrangements and methods which, although not explicitly shown or described herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure and are thus within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. In addition, to the extent that the prior art knowledge has not been explicitly incorporated by reference herein above, it is explicitly being incorporated herein in its entirety. All publications referenced herein above are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
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