Laparoscopic Instrument and Cannula Assembly and Related Surgical Method
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Abstract
A laparoscopic port assembly includes a cannula unit including three cannulas each extending at an acute angle relative to a base. The cannulas are flexible for receiving respective angulated laparoscopic instruments. The cannula unit is rotatingly received in a port holder for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the holder, the holder being disposable in an opening in a patient'"'"'s skin.
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22 Claims
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11. A port holder for insertion in an opening in a patient, the port holder configured for insertion in an opening in a patient via an insert assist member, the port holder comprising:
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an annular peripheral wall defining an internal aperture along the length of the annular peripheral wall, the annual peripheral wall defining a proximal end and a distal end; at least two peripherally projecting surfaces extending laterally from the annular peripheral wall; and a projection extending proximally from each of the projecting surfaces, the projections configured to engage in respective apertures defined in an insert assist member, the internal aperture defined along the length of the annular peripheral wall configured to receive the insert assist member. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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Specification