Method of facilitating access to a surgical site through an incision in a patient's body by opening the incision
US12029408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of facilitating access to a neonate through a caesarean incision in the woman's abdomen by opening the incision, includes providing a supporting ring dimensioned to allow delivery of a neonate through the ring and comprising a non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor and handle fixed to the supporting ring and articulating the supporting ring to insert the non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor into the incision to cover and hold back the woman's bladder with the supporting ring disposed over the woman's abdomen. A first adjustable saddle-shaped retractor is then inserted into the incision to cup a first section of abdominal tissue on an abdominal side of the incision, before attaching the first adjustable saddle-shaped retractor to the supporting ring while it is cupping the first section of abdominal tissue at a first position spaced apart from the non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor to anchor the supporting ring to the woman and partially open the incision.
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