Support apparatus for endoscopic surgery
US6361488B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B90/361
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (10) for use in percutaneous surgery includes a cannula (11), a first support (20), and a second support (40). The cannula (11) has a channel (12) extending into the cannula (11). The channel (12) has a central axis (14). The first support (20) is associated to the cannula (11) and has a circular perimeter (21) which has a center (22) on the central axis (14). The second support (40) supports a viewing element (200) which extends into the channel (12). The second support (40) is rotatable about the center (22) of the circular perimeter (21) of the first support (20) relative to the first support (20).
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