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Surgical Method Utilizing Transluminal Endoscope and Instruments

  • US 20080269557A1
  • Filed: 09/28/2007
  • Published: 10/30/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of transluminal surgery, comprising the steps of:

  • providing an endoscopic surgery apparatus including a tubular member having a plurality of channels along its longitudinal axis, a handle located on a proximal end of the tubular member, two or more arms pivotably connected to a distal end of the tubular member by hinges, wherein said arms have guiding channels passing therethrough adapted to receive endoscopic surgical tools;

    inserting the distal end of the tubular member through a natural body orifice into a body cavity with the arms in a closed position;

    creating an incision in a body cavity wall sized to accommodate the tubular member using at least one endoscopic surgical tool;

    advancing the distal end of the tubular member through the incision to a desired surgical site;

    pivoting the arms about the hinges into an open position using a mechanism on the handle such that the guiding channels passing through the arms create a desired degree of triangulation for endoscopic surgical tools disposed in the guiding channels;

    performing at least one surgical task at the surgical site; and

    pivoting the arms about the hinges into a closed position using a mechanism on the handle.

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