Numerous tissue plication procedures have been performed endoscopically, including:
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
Fistula repair & closure
Perforation / Leak repair
Resection (polypectomy) site closure
Refractory ulcers & bleeding
LES augmentation for GERD
FTR (full-thickness resection)
Endoscopic myotomy and associated closures
About us
A commitment to
get more people back to living life fully!
We are developing a novel therapeutic endoscope designed for procedures that depend on apposition or closure of tissue of the GI tract, allowing for procedures to be performed in a minimally invasive manner without the need for any incisions.
Mouen Khashab, MD
Founder, Inventor, President
Dr. Mouen Khashab is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of Therapeutic Endoscopy at Johns Hopkins. As a leading researcher in therapeutic endoscopic innovation, he has authored over 575 publications and been instrumental in the invention and development of several endoscopic instruments, holding more than ten issued patents.
Venkata Akshintala
Founder, Inventor
Dr. Venkata Akshintala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins, where he specializes in pancreas disorders. He leads innovative endoscopic initiatives and holds adjunct positions internationally.
Mohamad Khachab
Chairman of the Board
Mohamad Khachab was the Co-CEO and Partner of the BMB Group, which was acquired by Agthia in 2021 for over $200 million. His background includes significant achievements in business management, investment, and philanthropy, complemented by an MBA and a BS in Electrical Engineering.
John Schellhorn
CEO
John is an experienced medical device CEO, who has led five prior medical device companies ranging from early to growth stages. He was on the leadership team of BARRX Medical, a GI medical device company, through their acquisition by Covidien for $325 million.