METHODS OF USE OF AN ANATOMIC STRUCTURE EXTRACTOR

摘要

An anatomic structure extractor allows a medical practitioner to retract, aspirate, ligate and amputate an anatomic structure within a patient through a minimally invasive incision. An anatomic structure extractor may include a transparent tubular member with a cap coupled to one end. The cap may have at least one view port with a magnifying lens. The cap may also have a needle port through which a needle is inserted to puncture the anatomic structure. A trap may be in fluid communication with the transparent tubular member. A suction post is in communication with the trap to pull the contents of an aspirated cyst into the trap. A light post containing a light source may be connected to the transparent tubular member to illuminate the interior of the extractor. A ligature deployer and a cutting wire may also be coupled to the tubular member.

主权项

1. A method of removing an anatomic structure from a patient comprising the steps of:
inserting an anatomic structure extractor comprising a tubular member and a handle in fluid communication with the tubular member into a patient; coupling the anatomic structure extractor to an anatomic structure; and extracting the anatomic structure coupled to the anatomic structure extractor from the patient.