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Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor

  • US 5,392,787 A
  • Filed: 10/01/1993
  • Issued: 02/28/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of packing an operative site in the body for an endoscopically performed procedure comprising the steps ofestablishing a narrow portal through the skin of the body to provide access to an operative site in the body;

  • visualizing the operative site endoscopically;

    introducing a sponge in a dry state at the operative site through the portal;

    positioning the sponge at the operative site to expose anatomical tissue to be treated within the body and to isolate the tissue from surrounding anatomical tissue within the body;

    treating the thusly exposed tissue within the body; and

    withdrawing the sponge through the portal.

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