#$%^&*AU2014240327A120150528.pdf#####DEVICES AND METHODS FACILITATING SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY AND OTHER PROCEDURES Abstract A device (10) for use in bariatric surgery includes a flexible hollow tube (20) extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defines a channel (26) therebetween. A series of openings (28) is defined in a distal portion (22) of the tube allowing for fixation of tissue using suction. A flexible member (40) has an initial position disposed alongside the tube (20) and is deployable to a subsequent position in which the flexible member (40) engages a greater curvature of a stomach. The flexible member (40) is configured to be deployable to automatically assume a shape of a greater curvature of a stomach. The flexible member (40) includes a bulging region (42a) and a tapering region (42b) when deployed. The flexible member (40) is releasably attached to the distal end of the tube (20).1/13 2 32 34 so2 10 70 44 T T2 T3. 24 -----20 0 -J - 42 43 3026 22 FIG. 1
