Surgical access device
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1. A surgical device, comprising:
- a substantially rigid housing having a plurality of sealing elements disposed therein, each of the sealing elements being configured to form a seal around a surgical instrument disposed therethrough; and
a retractor coupled to a distal end of the housing and extending distally therefrom, the retractor being configured to be positioned in tissue to form a pathway therethrough;
wherein each of the sealing elements is configured to be adjusted vertically relative to the housing, the retractor, and each of the other sealing elements.
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Abstract
Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient'"'"'s body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices.
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1. A surgical device, comprising:
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a substantially rigid housing having a plurality of sealing elements disposed therein, each of the sealing elements being configured to form a seal around a surgical instrument disposed therethrough; and a retractor coupled to a distal end of the housing and extending distally therefrom, the retractor being configured to be positioned in tissue to form a pathway therethrough; wherein each of the sealing elements is configured to be adjusted vertically relative to the housing, the retractor, and each of the other sealing elements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A surgical device, comprising:
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a housing having a single port configured to receive a surgical instrument therein, the port including an annular disc having a sealing element seated therein that is configured to form a seal around the surgical instrument, the sealing element being configured to rotate with the annular disc relative to the housing; and an elongate member extending distally from the housing, the elongate member being configured to extend into a body cavity, and the elongate member being configured to receive the surgical instrument therein to allow the surgical instrument to enter the body cavity. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A surgical method, comprising:
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positioning a retractor of an access device in tissue; and moving a sealing element disposed in a sealing port of a housing of the access device horizontally relative to the housing and the port, the housing being proximal to the retractor in a vertical direction; moving the sealing element and the port horizontally as a unit relative to the retractor and the housing; and moving the sealing element and the port vertically as a unit relative to the retractor and the housing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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