Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
May 2019
Patent Number
10292725
CPC
A61B 17/320016, A61B 17/3201, A61B 17/32, A61B 17/29, A61B 17/3417, A61B 2017/00362, A61B 2017/3456, A61B 2017/2931, A61B 2017/00473, A61B 2017/00464, A61B 2017/00353, A61B 2017/00345, A61B 2017/00477
Abstract
A laparoscopic instrument is placed into the abdomen without the creation of a skin incision. The laparoscopic instrument includes a shaft that does not exceed 1.6 mm in diameter. The shaft has a beveled end and is inserted into an abdomen similar to the placement of a needle, without use of a scalpel. Operating instruments are introduced into the abdomen through the umbilical port using a docking device, and are then docked to the beveled end of the shaft after the shaft is introduced through the abdomen. Multiple types of operating instruments can be placed on the beveled end of the shaft during the surgical procedure. Each operating instrument is docked with a holster during introduction into and withdrawal from the umbilical port and is removed from the holster only when in use. When removed from the holster it is locked to the shaft and cannot be dropped.
Application Number
15/200730
Recommended Citation
Hart, Stuart; Lai-Yuen, Susana; Moree, Erin; Doulgeris, James; Nelson, Benjamin Taylor; Roach, Grahm; and Kruse, Brandon, "Incision-less laparoscopic instrument" (2019). USF Patents. 989.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/989
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
07/01/2016