| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a valve accommodating both the lateral movement of an instrument inserted therethrough, as well as instruments of various sizes, while maintaining the integrity of an insufflated work space. <P>SOLUTION: The surgical valve for use with a surgical portal apparatus, which comprises at least one membrane, and at least two bladder members disposed within the at least one membrane, the at least two bladder members each being configured to retain a fluid therein and being in fluid communication, wherein the at least one membrane defines a passage configured and dimensioned for the reception of a sealed elongated object. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |
