Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
US6679833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/373
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for performing surgery in a patient are provided. A cannula provides a working channel for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. The clamp assembly includes a viewing element mounting portion having a length along which an endoscopic viewing element can be selectively positioned.
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