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Method of dissecting tissue layers

  • US 6,620,181 B1
  • Filed: 03/16/2000
  • Issued: 09/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing a space between tissue layers in the body for the performance of a surgical procedure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • making an incision in the body;

    introducing a surgical device through the incision, said surgical device comprising an insertion member and first and second inflatable bladders, said first inflatable bladder being spaced apart from said second inflatable bladder;

    advancing the insertion member to position the first inflatable bladder between the tissue layers at a location of a natural tissue plane;

    inflating said first inflatable bladder to dissect a first layer of tissue from a second layer of tissue along the natural tissue plane;

    advancing the insertion member to position the second inflatable bladder between the tissue layers; and

    inflating said second inflatable bladder.

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