Method and apparatus employing conformable sleeve for providing

Details Method and apparatus employing conformable sleeve for providing Method and apparatus employing conformable sleeve for providing

1996-08-14

1998-09-29

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

606191, A61B 1700

Patent

active

058140581

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for introducing articles and surgical instruments to target body cavities utilize conformable sleeves which are percutaneously positioned within the cavity. Articles may then be passed directly through the conformable sleeve, without use of a rigid cannula, either by pushing the articles inwardly through the sleeve using an introducer or pulling the articles inwardly through the sleeve using a tapered carrier. Surgical instruments are also passed directly inwardly through the sleeve. Such systems and methods may be used in a variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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