Endoscopic organ retraction system and method of using the same
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1. A retraction system, comprising:
- a shaft configured and dimensioned to be inserted into a body cavity;
a retractor device operatively associated with the shaft, the retractor device having a first configuration for insertion into the body cavity and at least a second configuration for retraction of the body organ; and
at least one securement member operatively coupled to the retractor device for securing the retractor device to a wall of the body cavity.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a retraction system for retracting body organs and/or body tissue in a body cavity. The retraction system includes an elongate shaft configured and dimensioned to be inserted into the body cavity, a retractor device operatively associated with the elongate shaft, the retractor device having a first configuration for insertion into the body cavity and at least a second configuration for retraction of the body organ, and at least one anchor member operatively coupled to the retractor device for anchoring the retractor device to a wall of the body cavity.
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10 Claims
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1. A retraction system, comprising:
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a shaft configured and dimensioned to be inserted into a body cavity;
a retractor device operatively associated with the shaft, the retractor device having a first configuration for insertion into the body cavity and at least a second configuration for retraction of the body organ; and
at least one securement member operatively coupled to the retractor device for securing the retractor device to a wall of the body cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of retracting, the method comprising the steps of:
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inserting a retraction system having a retraction device and a securement member into the body cavity through an insertion point on a first side of the body cavity, the insertion point being located at a position which is spaced a longitudinal distance from a transverse plane defmed by a body organ and/or tissue to be retracted;
securing the at least one securement member to a wall of the body cavity opposite the first side, the at least one securement member being secured to the wall at a position spaced a longitudinal distance from the transverse plane; and
urging the retractor device against the body organ and/or tissue so as to displace the body organ and/or tissue in the longitudinal direction.
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