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Gastric access device

  • US 5,555,898 A
  • Filed: 09/26/1994
  • Issued: 09/17/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing percutaneous surgery on a body, comprising the steps of:

  • forming an incision extending from an external surface of the body to an internal body cavity;

    positioning within said cavity an entry port device having a tubular body, said tubular body having a bolster portion at one end and a dilator portion at an opposite end;

    inserting said dilator portion into and through said incision whereby said tubular body extends through and projects from said incision and said bolster portion remains within said internal body cavity, said bolster portion preventing said device from unintentionally passing through said incision;

    sliding an external bolster over said dilator portion and an exposed portion of said tubular body and in contact with said external surface;

    severing said exposed portion of said tubular body to thereby remove said dilator portion from said tubular body;

    inserting a surgical instrument through said tubular body and into said internal body cavity;

    manipulating said surgical instrument to thereby perform a surgical procedure within said internal body cavity.

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