Medigus | MUSE System
Our patient is suffering from GERD, and the proton-pump inhibitors aren't working. The
next step is usually surgical intervention, namely a Nissen fundoplication to wrap the
upper stomach around the bottom of the esophagus to assist it in closing. It's a popular
solution, but it's not perfect. For one thing, it's a laparoscopic procedure, so it requires us
to go in through the abdomen.
Check this out, though: the MUSE (Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler) System
makes it possible for a single endoscopist to treat GERD incisionlessly and with fewer
resources, through transoral anterior fundoplication.
This all-in-one device, which resembles a flexible GI scope, is a video- and ultrasound-
guided endoscopic surgical stapler. Advanced into the stomach and retroflexed, it clamps
the tissue around the gastroesophageal junction and secures it with standard titanium
staples. The multitasking distal tip includes a camera, light source and ultrasound trans-
ducer; irrigation, insufflation and suction; an alignment pin and stapling anvil. The dis-
posable unit sidesteps the infection control risks that difficult-to-clean tools present.
The MUSE System is currently in use among registry patients in select locations, say
company reps, who are awaiting a reimbursement amount designation before pricing
the equipment.
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The Medigus Muse
delivers endoscopic and
scarless fundoplication
for GERD.
