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Methods and apparatus for natural orifice vaginal hysterectomy

US8025670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2007
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1425
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transuterine cannula through which an endoscope can be advanced into the peritoneal space to provide visualization of tissue cutting in the peritoneal space pursuant to a vaginal hysterectomy.

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