Methods and devices are disclosed for performing laparoscopic gastroplasty for the treatment of morbid obesity. The method utilizes a stapling device or clip and a nasogastric tube for positioning the stapling device. A non-absorbable staple support strip or clip is to form and support a passage between...http://www.google.ca/patents/US5345949?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5345949 - Methods for use in surgical gastroplastic procedure