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Access device for endoscopic surgery

  • US 5,514,133 A
  • Filed: 08/26/1994
  • Issued: 05/07/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical apparatus comprising:

  • a first plate having an abdominal wall engaging surface for engaging the outer surface of the abdominal wall;

    a second plate cooperating with said first plate and adapted to receive the abdominal wall therebetween, said second plate being movable between a first position distal to the abdominal wall and a second position which engages the inner surface of the abdominal wall such that the abdominal wall is positionable between said first and second plates;

    a sleeve having an adjustable length and extending from said first plate for providing access through the abdominal wall, said sleeve and said first and second plates defining an opening extending longitudinally through said apparatus and adapted and configured for receiving a hand therethrough, said sleeve further having a collapsible bellows for facilitating the adjustment in length of the sleeve;

    a sealing member for inhibiting the escape of insufflation gas through said opening during a surgical procedure;

    an adjustment member fixedly extending from said lower plate to said upper plate such that movement of said adjustment member in a direction toward said first plate correspondingly moves said second plate from said first to said second position; and

    an anchor for receiving said adjustment member and maintaining the position thereof.

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