Intracoelomic suturing and ligating method

Details Intracoelomic suturing and ligating method Intracoelomic suturing and ligating method

2008-03-21

2011-10-18

McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000, C606S147000, C606S148000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038689

ABSTRACT:
A manipulator includes a composite input unit that is manually operable by the fingers, a connector shaft extending from an operating unit, and a working unit mounted on the distal end of the connector shaft. The working unit comprises a rolling mechanism, a tilting mechanism, and an opening and closing mechanism. The composite input unit includes a shuttle ring for actuating the rolling mechanism. The manipulator also includes a gripper for gripping a curved needle. The gripper is placed near a DVC, whereupon the rolling mechanism is actuated to roll the gripper and to pierce a living body with the curved needle, until the point of the curved needle projects outside of the living body.

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