Magnaretractor system and method

摘要

A system and method for performing surgical procedures within a body cavity, e.g. abdomen, uses a magnetized device is utilized to allow a surgeon to control intra-abdominal organs and objects. The system and method allows a surgeon to perform an intra-abdominal procedure without the need to position surgical tools inside of the body cavity. Additional surgical ports are not necessary as the magnetized device allows the surgeon to retract or position various objects within the abdomen.

主权项

1. A surgical system comprising,
a placement apparatus comprising
a body;
a distal end of the body comprising a connector, wherein the connector is adapted to selectively disengage an intracorporeal apparatus; anda proximal end comprising an actuator for causing the connector to disengage an intracorporeal apparatus; an intracorporeal apparatus comprising,
a body,a first end of the body adapted to manipulate an object; anda second end of the body adapted to be selectively engaged with the placement apparatus,wherein the intracorporeal apparatus is adapted to respond to energy from an extracorporeal apparatus; an extracorporeal apparatus comprising
a body; anda source of magnetic energy for interacting with the intracorporeal apparatus.