SURGICAL ACCESS SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate a risk in a conventional system provided for improving operability of instrument with respect to a continuously extendable access system where arrangement of an extendable part is likely to inadvertently oppress sensitive tissues adjoining a surgical target site or...

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Main Authors KAULA NORBERT, FINLEY ERIC, ARAMBULA JARED, MILES PATRICK, GHARIB JAMES, MARTINELLI SCOTT, FARQUHAR ALLEN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.08.2012
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DIAGNOSIS
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
SURGERY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Summary:PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate a risk in a conventional system provided for improving operability of instrument with respect to a continuously extendable access system where arrangement of an extendable part is likely to inadvertently oppress sensitive tissues adjoining a surgical target site or collide with the tissues.SOLUTION: A system accesses the surgical target site. The system includes a distraction assembly where a plurality of blades are attachably or detachably coupled with a handle assembly. The plurality of blades can simultaneously be advanced toward the surgical target site while placed in a closure position. Subsequently, individually-adjusted surgical corridors selectively opened and reaching the surgical target site are provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: JP20120084693