DUAL LUMEN ACCESS PORT

摘要

A port assembly (10) adapted for insertion into the tissue of a patient during laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery wherein the port assembly (10) includes an access port having a plurality of openings (22, 24) therein to allow for the insertion of multiple surgical instruments therethrough while maintaining a barrier to the flow of gas from the body cavity of the patient to the atmosphere. The access port is positioned in the housing (12) of the port assembly (10) and preferably includes two or more circular or semi-circularly shaped openings (22, 24) therein and a sealing member (36) associated therewith to allow for the independent movement of the instruments therethrough.