Laparoscopic Vaginal Cuff Occluder

摘要

Embodiments described herein comprise an apparatus and method for preventing fluid from flowing through the vagina. The apparatus comprises an introducer for inserting into the patient's vagina. The apparatus may further comprise an expandable device coupled to the introducer. The expandable device may be configured to expand into a substantially sealing engagement with an inner wall of the patient's vagina once the introducer is located within the patient's vagina. The expandable device may be capable of maintaining a fluid pressure in the abdominal cavity of the patient after a fluid connection has been made with the vagina and the abdominal cavity.