Access Method With Insert
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1. A method of accessing a body cavity through an incision, the method comprising:
- positioning a tissue retractor in the incision;
releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor.
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Abstract
Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A method of using the insert is also described, and includes releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor
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1. A method of accessing a body cavity through an incision, the method comprising:
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positioning a tissue retractor in the incision; releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of accessing a body cavity, the method comprising:
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forming an incision; positioning a tissue retractor in the incision; positioning a sleeve to extend at least partially within the tissue retractor; and positioning an insert having at least one instrument opening into the sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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