Endoscopic organ retraction system and method of using the same

Details Endoscopic organ retraction system and method of using the same Endoscopic organ retraction system and method of using the same

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S204000, C600S206000, C600S210000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07112172

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates to a retraction system for retracting body organs and/or body tissue in a body cavity. The retraction system includes an elongate shaft configured and dimensioned to be inserted into the body cavity, a retractor device operatively associated with the elongate shaft, the retractor device having a first configuration for insertion into the body cavity and at least a second configuration for retraction of the body organ, and at least one anchor member operatively coupled to the retractor device for anchoring the retractor device to a wall of the body cavity.

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