RAPID LAPAROSCOPY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A system for positioning an interchangeable tool in a body cavity includes a channel having a lumen in direct communication with the body cavity; a tool introducer having a longitudinal axis and a distal end, the tool introducer capable of traveling through the channel lumen; and a tool holder covering at least a portion of the interchangeable tool that is pivotally connected to the tool introducer allowing angular positioning of the interchangeable tool after the tool holder emerges from the channel into the body cavity. A method for engaging an interchangeable tool with a distal portion of a tool manipulator in a body cavity includes inserting a tool introducer into a channel, orienting the distal portion of the tool manipulator in the body cavity; emerging the interchangeable tool from the channel into the body cavity; and positioning the interchangeable tool eccentrically to the lumen of the channel.

主权项

1. A system for positioning an interchangeable tool in a body cavity, the system comprising:
a channel comprising a lumen in direct communication with said body cavity; a tool introducer comprising a longitudinal axis and a distal end, said tool introducer is capable of traveling through said channel lumen; and a tool holder covering at least a portion of said interchangeable tool, said tool holder is pivotally connected to said tool introducer distal end, thereby allowing angular positioning of said interchangeable tool after said tool holder emerges from said channel into said body cavity.