Apparatus and method for surgery is disclosed which includes a retractor having a substantially planar base defining an opening for overlyi ng an operative site on a patient, and at least one retractor blade slidably mount ed to the base. The base is positioned on the patient such that the opening therein overlies the operative site. The operative site is percutaneously accessed, and obstructi ng tissue is retracted by engaging the tissue with the retractor blade. A surgical instrument is provided which is engageable with the base and operable at the operative sit e through the opening in the base. A surgical procedure is carried out through the opening in the base with the surgical instrument.
申请公布号
CA2202838(C)
申请公布日期
2005.06.28
申请号
CA19972202838
申请日期
1997.04.16
申请人
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION
发明人
FLANAGAN, PATRICK M.;FARASCIONI, DAVID;ROBERTSON, JOHN CHARLES;ALESI, DANIEL E.;RATCLIFF, KEITH;SHERTS, CHARLES R.;NICHOLAS, DAVID A.