Device and method for rolling and inserting a prosthetic patch into a body cavity
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1. A device for facilitating rolling of a surgical mesh onto a surgical instrument, the device comprising:
- a sleeve having a slit along a length of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises portions movable to an open configuration for operably coupling with an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, and a closed configuration for facilitating rolling of the mesh onto the instrument; and
a plurality of rigid members connected to a distal end of the sleeve, the rigid members are adapted to open valves of surgical ports.
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Abstract
This invention generally relates to minimal invasive surgery. More specifically the current invention relates to an apparatus especially adapted to fold prosthetic patches and to insert said patches into a body cavity through a cannula or an incision.
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16 Claims
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1. A device for facilitating rolling of a surgical mesh onto a surgical instrument, the device comprising:
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a sleeve having a slit along a length of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises portions movable to an open configuration for operably coupling with an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, and a closed configuration for facilitating rolling of the mesh onto the instrument; and a plurality of rigid members connected to a distal end of the sleeve, the rigid members are adapted to open valves of surgical ports. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for facilitating rolling of a mesh onto a surgical instrument, the method comprising:
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operably coupling a device that facilitates rolling of an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, wherein the device comprises a sleeve having a slit along a length of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve has an open configuration for operably coupling with an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, and a closed configuration for facilitating rolling of the mesh onto the instrument, wherein the sleeve further comprises a plurality of rigid members connected to a distal end of the sleeve; using the device to thereby roll the mesh on the instrument; and advancing the instrument such that the rigid members of the sleeve spread apart subcutaneous tissue, thereby allowing advancement of the instrument having the rolled mesh into a patient. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for facilitating rolling of a mesh onto a surgical instrument, the method comprising:
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operably coupling a device that facilitates rolling of an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, wherein the device comprises a sleeve having a slit along a length of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve has an open configuration for operably coupling with an unrolled mesh on a surgical instrument, and a closed configuration for facilitating rolling of the mesh onto the instrument, wherein the sleeve further comprises a plurality of rigid members connected to a distal end of the sleeve; using the device to thereby roll the mesh on the instrument; and advancing the instrument such that the rigid members of the sleeve open a closed of a surgical port, thereby allowing advancement of the instrument having the rolled mesh into a patient.
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