Method of performing laparoscopic lumbar discectomy

Details Method of performing laparoscopic lumbar discectomy Method of performing laparoscopic lumbar discectomy

1991-10-18

1993-03-23

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606 15, 606 46, A61B 1900

Patent

active

051955415

ABSTRACT:
A discectomy apparatus comprises an elongated sleeve member having receiving means therein for an endoscope, receiving means for securing and suction and irrigation channel means, all secured and extending along the interior length of the sleeve. The apparatus is especially suitable for performing a laparoscopic lumbar discectomy. In another embodiment, an elongated sleeve member is provided with means for receiving an endoscope and means for removably receiving selected elongated surgical instruments.
The invention also includes an improved method for performing laparoscopic lumbar discectomy.

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Karl Storz, Optical Forceps, BRO 4.
Karl Storz, Operating Laparoscope, LAP 3.

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