Instruments and methods for selective tissue retraction...

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2005-04-22

2008-09-23

Rodriguez, Cris L. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S187000, C600S190000, C600S205000, C600S208000, C600S210000, C600S221000, C606S198000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07427264

ABSTRACT:
Methods and instruments for performing surgery in a patient are provided that minimize tissue dissection and retraction to access locations within the patient. One specific application concerns devices, instruments and techniques that provide for selective retraction of tissue, neural elements, organs or other anatomical structures at locations distally of the retractor sleeve providing percutaneous access to the locations.

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