摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a device for providing surgical access into a body cavity. SOLUTION: In one embodiment, the surgical access device includes a proximal housing and a distal retractor. At least one stable thread extends around a perimeter of at least one part of the distal retractor. In several embodiments, the stable thread is mechanically adjustable to change the diameter of the distal retractor. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
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