SURGICAL ACCESS PORT WITH EMBEDDED IMAGING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A method of deploying an endoscopic viewing device, the method comprising:
- 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.
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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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23 Claims
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1. A method of deploying an endoscopic viewing device, the method 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 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of using a laparoscopic device, the method comprising:
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inserting a trocar into a laparoscopic 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, wherein a distal tip region of the trocar pushes a portion of the imaging device to move the imaging device radially outward to the outward position, wherein the distal tip region of the trocar is connected to a shaft, the distal tip region being wider than the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of using an endoscopic port assembly, the method comprising:
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inserting a trocar into an endoscopic port including a proximal end, a distal end, an instrument passageway extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a first seal disposed within the passageway, a portion of the instrument passageway including a tubular wall, 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, wherein an imaging device is mounted to the tubular wall, the imaging device being 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, wherein a distal tip region of the trocar pushes a portion of the imaging device to move the imaging device radially outward from the tubular wall to the outward position, wherein the distal tip region of the trocar is connected to a shaft, the distal tip region being wider than the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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