| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide inflatable multi-lumen access assemblies for use in single incision surgical procedures. <P>SOLUTION: An access assembly 100 includes a body portion 110 defining a longitudinal axis X-X and having at least one lumen 150 defined therethrough. The at least one lumen is configured for passage of a surgical instrument therethrough. An outer sleeve 120 is disposed about the body portion to define a chamber therebetween. The chamber is selectively inflatable from a deflated condition, for positioning the access assembly within an opening in tissue, and an inflated condition, for retaining the access assembly within the opening in tissue in sealing relation therewith. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |
