Apparatus and method for use in surgery

Details Apparatus and method for use in surgery Apparatus and method for use in surgery

1994-09-02

1997-06-24

Lacyk, John P.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

128850, 606215, 604174, A61B 1900

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056409770

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for hand-assisted minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery which allows for palpation and biophysical feedback within a sterile environment. A sleeve provides a sealed chamber communicating with a wound accessible to an surgeon's hand through entry and exit openings. The entry opening is sealed around the surgeon's wrist or forearm by a cuff.

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