Endoscopic surgical method
US5611780A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00362
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method of performing endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedures, including the steps of providing an endoscopic kit including an obturator for penetrating body tissue and at least two sleeve members adapted for use with the obturator. The method further includes the steps of inserting the obturator into a first sleeve member, penetrating a body wall of a patient with the obturator and the first sleeve member, and removing the obturator from the first sleeve member such that the first sleeve member remains in the body wall. The method further includes the steps of inserting the obturator into a second sleeve member, penetrating the body wall with the obturator and the second sleeve member, and removing the obturator from the second sleeve member such that the second sleeve member remains in the body wall.
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