Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1994-03-15
1995-05-16
Aschenbrenner, Peter A.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
606149, 606115, 5624, A61B 1702
Patent
active
054151600
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for lifting an abdominal wall during laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures. The surgical lift device includes a gripping portion for contacting and holding an external skin surface adjacent the abdominal wall. The gripping portion is selectively detachable from the skin surface. The device further includes a lifting portion that extends outwardly from the gripping portion. In accordance with alternative embodiments, the gripping portion may comprise an adhesive sheet or a suction member and the lifting portion may comprise a wire member or a portion of a hook and loop-type fastener.
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Failla Stephen J.
Kinet Jean-Pierre
Marie Frederic
Ortiz Mark S.
Aschenbrenner Peter A.
Ethicon Inc.
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