Method and apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures
US5685821A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3351
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures within an internal body cavity. The apparatus includes an imaging unit for viewing the internal body cavity. In addition, the apparatus includes an intra-articular unit for providing a flow of fluid into the internal body cavity as well as for controllably withdrawing fluid from the internal body cavity. The apparatus further includes a cart which allows electrical intercommunication between the imaging unit and the intra-articular unit whereby the operation of the imaging unit and the intra-articular unit are interdependent.
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