Laparoscopic instrument sleeve
US6383191B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/08021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical techniques and instruments are provided for performing laparoscopic surgical procedures. The apparatus includes a sleeve having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The lumen opens at the proximal end and receives an elongated member, such as a cannula or surgical instrument, therethrough. The sleeve is resilient material and conformable to the outer shape of at least a distal portion of the elongate member. In one form the distal end wall includes means for opening the end wall to allow the elongate member to advance therethrough. The sleeve may also be provided with internal ribs and a flange member. Various techniques using various surgical instruments in laparoscopic procedures are also disclosed.
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