Multifunctional surgical instrument
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1. A surgical instrument comprising:
- a) a first jaw and a second jaw in an opposing relationship;
b) a first lever arm attached to the first jaw and a second lever arm connected to the second jaw, wherein the first lever arm is arranged to permit movement of the first jaw relative to the second jaw and the second lever arm is arranged to permit movement of the second jaw relative to the first jaw.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a minimally invasive surgical instrument that may be used in hand-assisted laparoscopic surgeries. The device is multifunctional surgical instrument that may be mounted directly on a surgeon'"'"'s fingertip and inserted through an incision to allow the surgeon to manipulate tissue during a surgical procedure. The surgical instrument may be used for blunt dissection and allows for finger actuation of two opposing jaws to enable the surgeon to grasp and dissect tissue.
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1. A surgical instrument comprising:
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a) a first jaw and a second jaw in an opposing relationship;
b) a first lever arm attached to the first jaw and a second lever arm connected to the second jaw, wherein the first lever arm is arranged to permit movement of the first jaw relative to the second jaw and the second lever arm is arranged to permit movement of the second jaw relative to the first jaw. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure in a patient comprising:
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a) creating an incision to permit hand access within the patient;
b) introducing a hand instrument comprising;
i) a first jaw and a second jaw in an opposing relationship; and
ii) a first lever arm attached to the first jaw and a second lever arm connected to the second jaw, c) actuating the first lever arm to move the first jaw, and d) actuating the second jaw to move the second jaw relative to the first jaw. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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