Method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic hernia repair
US6312442A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method for developing an anatomic space for laparoscopic hernia repair comprising separating a first layer of tissue from a second layer of tissue for creating an anatomic operating space for the performance of a surgical procedure by making an incision through the first layer of tissue. A non-elastomeric deflated balloon is introduced into the incision. The balloon is inflated to cause separation of the first layer of tissue from the second layer of tissue to thereby produce an anatomic operating space. The balloon is then deflated and removed from the incision. The anatomic operating space is inflated with insufflation gas. A surgical procedure in then performed in the anatomic operating space.
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