Surgical Port With Embedded Imaging Device
First Claim
1. An endoscopic port assembly comprising:
- an endoscopic port including a lumen;
a trocar sized to be insertable into the lumen; and
an imaging device disposed on either one of the endoscopic port and the trocar.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a disposable access port for use in endoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic procedures. The access port includes a cannula with an embedded camera in communication with an external control box. In operation, a trocar is combined with the access port to facilitate insertion of the access port into an anatomical site. Prior to insertion, the camera is pushed inside the cannula, where it remains during insertion. The trocar is removed after the access port has been inserted to allow surgical instruments to access the anatomical site. During removal of the trocar, a portion of the trocar urges the camera out of the cannula, thereby allowing visualization of the anatomical site. The camera can be fixedly or adjustably mounted on the port. A camera may also be mounted on the trocar. The trocar may include irrigation and suction channels to facilitate a clear view of the anatomical site.
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31 Claims
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1. An endoscopic port assembly comprising:
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an endoscopic port including a lumen;
a trocar sized to be insertable into the lumen; and
an imaging device disposed on either one of the endoscopic port and the trocar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A laparoscopic device comprising:
a laparoscopic port including an imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An endoscopic port assembly comprising:
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an endoscopic port including a proximal end, a distal end, an instrument passageway extending from the proximal and distal ends, and a first seal disposed within the passageway, the first seal movable between an open position at which air may flow through the passageway and a closed position at which air flow through the passageway from the distal end to the proximal end is blocked; and
an imaging device disposed on the port. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of deploying an endoscopic viewing device, comprising:
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inserting a trocar into an endoscopic port including an imaging device oriented in an outward position;
pushing the imaging device from the outward position to an inward position after the trocar is inserted in the port; and
removing the trocar from the port such that the imaging device is urged from the inward position to the outward position. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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Specification