SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR GRASPING MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

According to various implementations, a surgical instrument is provided that has two graspers for remotely grasping an organ or tissue in two different locations. The surgeon can manipulate the organ or tissue using the instrument with one hand while using his or her other hand to perform a surgical procedure. Using one instrument also reduces the number of incisions required. This instrument is especially useful in laproscopic procedures and other minimally invasive surgeries.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument comprising:
a handle configured for being held in one hand; an elongated portion extending from the handle substantially along an axis; a first pair of cooperating end effectors operatively disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongated portion; and a second pair of cooperating end effectors operatively disposed adjacent the distal end of the elongated portion, wherein the handle comprises:
an extension mechanism configured for extending distal ends of the first pair of cooperating end effectors outwardly from the distal end of the elongated portion and laterally relative to the axis, anda linear extension mechanism configured for urging distal ends of the second pair of cooperating end effectors outwardly from the distal end of the elongated portion and substantially parallel to the axis.