Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery

Details Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery

1992-06-08

1994-06-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128898, 606198, 604105, A61B 1702

Patent

active

053180127

ABSTRACT:
A method for use in laparascopic surgery comprises the steps of (a) piercing an abdominal skin surface of a patient to form a hole in the skin surface, (b) inserting through the hole a tensile member, (c) lifting the abdominal wall of the patient away from a backside of the patient by exerting tension on the tensile member, and (d) drawing air into the abdominal cavity of the patient during the step of lifting.

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