FUNCTIONAL UTERINE MANIPULATOR

摘要

A uterine manipulator operable to detach the uterus and cervix from the vagina. The uterine manipulator includes an umbrella-like tip that creates a secure connection between the uterine manipulator and the uterus and cervix. The uterine manipulator also includes a pneumooccluder that enables rotation of the manipulator shaft while maintaining pneumoperitoneum. The uterine manipulator further includes a cutter that travels in a circle at the junction of the cervix and the vagina, permitting detachment of the uterus and cervix from the top of the vagina.

主权项

1. A uterine manipulator adapted for insertion into a uterus, the uterine manipulator comprising:
a shaft including a first end and a second end; a handle coupled to the first end; a tip assembly coupled to the second end and adapted for insertion into the uterus, the tip assembly including:
a tip housing;a tip shaft retractable within the tip housing; andexpansion elements positioned over the tip shaft and abutting an edge of the tip housing, the tip assembly capable of being situated into an expanded position where the tip shaft is retracted into the tip housing, causing the expansion elements to expand outward in their circumferential direction, and a retracted position where the tip shaft is retracted out from the tip housing, causing the expansion elements to retract inward in their circumferential direction.