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Apparatus for peritoneal retraction
Assignee: Covidien AG
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Filing: 1995-05-26
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Granted: 1997-06-03
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Expires: 2015-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for mechanically lifting the abdominal wall away from underlying abdominal organs for laparoscopic surgery without insufflation. In the method an expansible device is inserted in the abdominal cavity through a small incision in a collapsed state and then expanded into engagement with an extensive area of the abdominal wall. Lifting force is then applied to the device for peritoneal retraction. The device takes the form of mechanical rods or arms and/or balloons. In the balloon embodiments lifting force may be applied externally of the abdominal cavity, or internally of the cavity by balloon inflation. Certain of the balloon embodiments are of an annular or U-shaped configuration and include a membrane for draping the internal organs and/or a centrally located balloon for lateral expansion. The balloons may be provided with an internal endoscope for viewing. The method also provides for laparoscopic gallbladder removal, either to the interior or exterior of the balloons. A needle is provided to laparoscopically pierce and drain the gallbladder. The needle carries a balloon inflatable to grip the gallbladder for retraction and removal.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert K. Chin
- 👤 Frederic H. Moll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/00234; A61B17/02; A61B17/0218; A61B17/0281; A61B17/22; A61B17/22031; A61B17/22032; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B50/00; A61B50/20; A61B90/00; A61B90/50; A61B17/32002; A61B17/3462; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/14; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00261; A61B2017/00278; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00557; A61B2017/22051; A61B17/30; A61B2017/306; A61B2017/320044; A61B2017/320048; A61B17/3209; A61B17/3211; A61B2017/32113; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/3484; A61B2017/3486; A61B90/30; A61B2090/306; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005; A61B2217/007; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for lifting the abdominal wall for peritoneal retraction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a balloon insertable through a small laparoscopic incision of limited area in the abdominal wall, said balloon being expansible from the exterior of the abdominal wall laterally beyond the limited area of the laparoscopic incision to interiorly engage an extensive area of the abdominal wall, having a generally transparent wall, and being fabricated of a generally inelastic flexible material shaped to expand laterally into engagement with an extended area of the abdominal wall upon inflation; (b) means to selectively expand the balloon against the abdominal wall to impart lifting force to the abdominal wall through the balloon; and, (c) an endoscope positioned within the balloon for viewing through the wall of the balloon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
Apparatus for lifting the abdominal wall for peritoneal retraction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a balloon insertable through a small laparoscopic incision of limited area in the abdominal wall, said balloon being expansible from the exterior of the abdominal wall laterally beyond the limited area of the laparoscopic incision to interiorly engage an extensive area of the abdominal wall, having a generally transparent wall, and being fabricated of a generally inelastic flexible material shaped to expand laterally into engagement with an extended area of the abdominal wall upon inflation; (b) means to selectively expand the balloon against the abdominal wall to impart lifting force to the abdominal wall through the balloon; and, (c) an endoscope positioned within the balloon for viewing through the wall of the balloon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the endoscope is moveable within the balloon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for lifting the abdominal wall for peritoneal retraction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a balloon insertable through a small laparoscopic incision of limited area in the abdominal wall, said balloon being expansible from the exterior of the abdominal wall laterally beyond the limited area of the laparoscopic incision to interiorly engage an extensive area of the abdominal wall, having a tube sealed thereto and extending fully therethrough, and being fabricated of a generally inelastic flexible material shaped to expand laterally into engagement with an extended area of the abdominal wall upon inflation; (b) means to selectively expand the balloon against the abdominal wall to impart lifting force to the abdominal wall through the balloon; and, (c) an endoscope extending into the tube for viewing beyond the balloon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for lifting the abdominal wall for peritoneal retraction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a balloon insertable through a small laparoscopic incision of limited area in the abdominal wall, said balloon being expansible from the exterior of the abdominal wall laterally beyond the limited area of the laparoscopic incision to interiorly engage an extensive area of the abdominal wall, having a tube sealed thereto and extending fully therethrough, and being fabricated of a generally inelastic flexible material shaped to expand laterally into engagement with an extended area of the abdominal wall upon inflation; (b) means to selectively expand the balloon against the abdominal wall to impart lifting force to the abdominal wall through the balloon; and, (c) an endoscope extending into the tube for viewing beyond the balloon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the endoscope is moveable within the tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the endoscope extends fully through the balloon.
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