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.
Founder, Inventor, President
Mouen Khashab, MD
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.
Founder, Inventor
Venkata Akshintala
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.
Chairman of the Board
Mohamad Khachab
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.
CEO
Jason Troutner
Jason Troutner is an inventor and entrepreneur who previously founded two medical device companies, Cast21 and Teal Bio, where he served in roles including CTO, COO, and CEO. His academic credentials include an MS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from MIT, along with a BS from the University of Illinois.