Surgical lift method and apparatus

Details Surgical lift method and apparatus Surgical lift method and apparatus

1994-12-19

1996-08-13

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

600201, 600226, 606 1, A61B 1702

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active

055451233

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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