Natural orifice medical operation and endoscopic overtube
US7988656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to control the pressure in an abdominal cavity of a patient and a pressure in a hollow organ, a medical system includes: a first pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of a gas in the abdominal cavity; a first port for insufflating and evacuating the abdominal cavity; a second pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of a gas in the hollow organ; a second port for insufflating and evacuating the hollow organ; an air supply apparatus connected to the second port for controlling the air supply and evacuation based on the output by the first and second pressure sensors; a third port connected to the second pressure sensor in the air supply apparatus; an endoscope connected to the air supply apparatus; a pneumoperitoneum needle connected to the first port; and a puncture needle connected to the second port.
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