Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery

Details Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery Method for lifting abdominal wall during laparoscopic surgery

1993-09-23

1994-10-11

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128898, A61B 1702

Patent

active

053537858

ABSTRACT:
A method for use in laparascopic surgery comprises the steps of (a) piercing an abdominal skin surface of a patient to form a hole in the skin surface, (b) inserting through the hole a tensile member, (c) lifting the abdominal wall of the patient away from a backside of the patient by exerting tension on the tensile member, and (d) drawing air into the abdominal cavity of the patient during the step of lifting.

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