Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction

Details Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C606S190000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921364

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for dissecting a first layer of tissue from a second layer of tissue and thereafter holding open an anatomic space for the performance of a surgical procedure. The method includes steps of making an incision in a body, introducing a deflated balloon dissector into the incision, inflating the balloon dissector to effect dissection of the first layer of tissue from the second layer of tissue, deploying a retractor within the anatomic space in order to hold open the anatomic space, and optionally deflating or evacuating the balloon dissector to open a cavity for surgical manipulations. The apparatus includes a combined dissector-retractor having a balloon retractor disposed upon the surface of the balloon dissector and integrated therewith.

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