| 摘要 |
<p>A surgical apparatus (10) for manipulating body tissue which comprises a handle member (212), a generally elongated member (214) extending from the handle member, means positioned on said elongated member for holding a grasping instrument; a channel (224) positioned in the elongated member for transporting fluid to the distal end portion of said elongated member, and a seal (222) positioned on an outer surface of said elongated member. The apparatus of the present invention is particularly useful for manipulation of the uterus such as in hysterectomy procedures, but may also be effectively used in gastrectomy procedures, manipulation of the intestinal organs during bowel resection and manipulation of the gall bladder during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure.</p> |
