US20100249520A1 - Method Of Surgical Access - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to access devices, such as for providing surgical access into a body cavity.
- Laparoscopic procedures generally involve insufflation of the abdominal cavity with CO2 gas to a pressure of around 15 mm Hg.
- the abdominal wall is pierced and a 5-10 mm in diameter straight tubular cannula or trocar sleeve is then inserted into the abdominal cavity.
- a laparoscopic telescope connected to an operating room monitor is used to visualize the operative field, and is placed through a the trocar sleeve.
- Laparoscopic instruments (graspers, dissectors, scissors, retractors, etc.) are placed through two or more additional trocar sleeves for the manipulations by the surgeon and surgical assistant(s).
- mini-laparoscopy has been introduced utilizing 2-3 mm diameter straight trocar sleeves and laparoscopic instruments.
- mini-laparoscopy allows further reduction of abdominal wall trauma and improved cosmesis.
- Instruments used for mini-laparoscopic procedures are, however, generally more expensive and fragile. Because of their performance limitations, due to their smaller diameter (weak suction-irrigation system, poor durability, decreased video quality), mini-laparoscopic instruments can generally be used only on selected patients with favorable anatomy (thin cavity wall, few adhesions, minimal inflammation, etc.). These patients represent a small percentage of patients requiring laparoscopic procedures. In addition, smaller 2-3 mm incisions may still cause undesirable cosmetic outcomes and wound complications (bleeding, infection, pain, keloid formation, etc.).
- An umbilicus is well-hidden and the thinnest and least vascularized area of the abdominal wall.
- the umbilicus is generally a preferred choice of abdominal cavity entry in laparoscopic procedures.
- An umbilical incision can be easily enlarged (in order to eviscerate a larger specimen) without significantly compromising cosmesis and without increasing the chances of wound complications.
- the present invention generally provides devices for allowing surgical access to an interior of a patient's body.
- the medical device comprises a tissue retractor and an insert releasably supported within a passageway associated with the tissue refractor.
- the insert may have an outer surface sized and shaped to deform a flexible member of the tissue retractor to provide at least a portion of the passageway with a predetermined size and shape.
- the insert can be in the form of an insert assembly having a generally cylindrical outer surface sized to radially stretch a portion of the tissue retractor to have a generally circular or other suitable cross-section of predetermined diameter or width upon insertion of the insert within the passageway.
- the tissue retractor may be a flexible tissue retractor which includes a flexible member, such as a flexible membrane, having a first end and a second end, and the insert may be releasably supported or otherwise releasably insertable within the passageway of the flexible tissue retractor.
- the insert comprises an assembly having an inner portion and an outer portion.
- the outer portion can have a generally cylindrical outer surface adapted to engage the inner surface of the passageway of the tissue retractor, and the inner portion may include a plurality of instrument openings aligned with instrument passageways rotatable with respect to the outer portion of the insert and the flexible tissue retractor.
- the insert may comprise an assembly which includes an outer body portion sized and shaped to engage and deform a portion of the inner surface of a flexible tissue retractor, a housing disposed at least partially within the outer sleeve, at least one instrument opening in an upper surface of the housing, and at least one seal operatively associated with each instrument opening.
- the insert assembly may also include an instrument channel member in the form of a unitary, flexible structure defining a plurality of tubular instrument channels. Each tubular instrument channel may be independently deformable with respect to the housing and the other tubular instrument channels.
- the instrument channels and instrument openings may be rotatably supported with respect to the outer sleeve and the tissue retractor, such as by a bearing member
- the flexible tissue retractor comprises first and second deformable rings, and the insert is sized and shaped to pass through at least one of the rings without deforming the ring.
- the insert may be sized and shaped to deform a portion of a flexible member extending intermediate the first and second rings
- an assembly comprising a flexible tissue retractor, an insert, and a sleeve.
- the sleeve may be positioned in the flexible tissue retractor, and the insert may be pressed into the sleeve.
- the sleeve and insert may be removed together from the retractor without removing the retractor from the incision.
- the sleeve may be provided to assist in inserting and removing the insert, and the sleeve may be formed of a material having a relatively low coefficient of friction, and a relatively high puncture resistance and/or high toughness
- a method for accessing a body cavity through in incision includes the steps of positioning a tissue retractor in the incision; and releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor.
- the step of positioning the insert may be by pressing the insert into the tissue retractor, and may include deforming and/or stretching at least a portion of the tissue retractor.
- the method may include forming an incision, positioning a tissue retractor in the incision, positioning a sleeve to extend at least partially within the tissue retractor, and positioning an insert having one or more instrument openings into the sleeve
- a medical device including a tissue retractor, at least one insert having at least one instrument opening, where the insert is positionable, such as by pressing, at different insertion depths within a passageway of the tissue retractor.
- a method for accessing a body cavity includes the steps of positioning a flexible tissue retractor in the incision, wherein the tissue retractor provides a passageway extending through the incision; releasably positioning a first insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway provided by the flexible tissue retractor; removing the first insert from the passageway provided by the tissue retractor; and positioning a second insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway.
- the second insert can have a different number of instrument openings and/or a different size and/or a different shape than that of the first insert.
- the method can also include repositioning an insert to a second depth in the passageway of the retractor.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective, proximal view showing an access device comprising an insert having at least one instrument opening releasably supported within a flexible tissue retractor, with the proximal end of the insert shown inserted to be positioned below an upper, proximal end of the flexible tissue retractor;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective, distal view of the insert and flexible tissue retractor shown in FIG. 1 , with a distal, bottom end of the insert shown visible from a lower, distal opening of the flexible tissue retractor;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a device of the type shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an insert of the type shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective, proximal view showing an alternative access device comprising an assembly of an insert, a flexible tissue retractor, and a sleeve, the sleeve shown as including a generally annular portion disposed over the proximal end of the flexible tissue retractor, and the sleeve shown as including a generally cylindrical portion extending distally from the annular portion, at least a portion of the generally cylindrical portion of the sleeve disposed between the insert and the flexible tissue retractor.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the device of the type shown in FIG. 5 , and showing the generally cylindrical portion extending distally beyond the distal end of the tissue retractor and the insert, the distal end of the cylindrical portion shown having a member in the form of a generally circumferentially extending rib or ledge for preventing the insert from being pressed into the body cavity and to assist in withdrawing the insert from the tissue retractor.
- FIG. 7 is an schematic exploded view of an insert similar to that shown in FIG. 4 , but having three versus four instrument openings, including one relatively larger instrument opening (such as to receive a laparascope or other relatively larger diameter device), and two relatively smaller instrument openings (such as to receive relatively smaller devices, such as 5 mm graspers, clip appliers, or the like).
- one relatively larger instrument opening such as to receive a laparascope or other relatively larger diameter device
- two relatively smaller instrument openings such as to receive relatively smaller devices, such as 5 mm graspers, clip appliers, or the like.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic depiction of how the insert of FIG. 7 can be inserted into a sleeve (shown in half section), and the insert and sleeve can, in turn, be inserted into a flexible tissue retractor (also shown in half section).
- FIG. 9 illustrate the insert, sleeve, and tissue retractor positioned in tissue, with the insert shown inserted into and supported by the sleeve, and the sleeve, in turn, supported in the tissue retractor, with the sleeve and retractor shown in half section, and FIG. 9 illustrating the sleeve having a length longer than the axial length of the retractor, such that the sleeve can be positioned at various depths within the retractor, and such that in FIG.
- the distal portion of the insert is shown positioned below the abdominal wall, and the distal portion of the insert abutting a retention feature in the form of an internal lip at the distal end of the sleeve, the retention feature preventing the insert from being pushed through the sleeve and into the abdominal cavity, and the lip facilitating removal of the insert with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from the flexible retractor.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating how the sleeve and insert can be removed by fingers of a single hand grasping the edges of the sleeve and lifting the sleeve proximally (upward in FIG. 10 ), with the insert retained by the sleeve and the insert being removed along with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from the retractor, and with the retractor left in place in the incision.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing how, once the sleeve and insert have been removed from the flexible retractor, a specimen and/or specimen bag can be removed from the body through the flexible retractor.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional schematic illustration of an embodiment where an insert is disposed within a flexible retractor, where the flexible retractor has an internal retention feature in the form of an internal rib for retaining the insert at a desired depth within the retractor, and FIG. 12 illustrating how the insert's flexible support within the retractor allows an instrument extending through the insert to pivot the insert itself, such as to provide an improved range of motion of the instrument over seals mounted above or below the retractor.
- FIG. 13 provides a schematic cross-sectional illustration of an insert, sleeve, and retractor, where the insert includes zero closure seals in the form of duckbill seals at the proximal end of the insert for sealing instrument access channels when no instrument is inserted through the channel, and instrument seals in the form of septum seals for sealing about instruments inserted into the instrument channels.
- the present invention generally provides a medical device, such as a surgical access assembly, that allows one or more surgical instruments to be inserted through a single incision surgical access device, such as at various depths of insertion, thereby allowing for ease of manipulation of instruments within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.
- a medical device such as a surgical access assembly
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top, or proximal portion of the access assembly
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bottom, or distal portion of the access assembly.
- the medical device is in the form of an access assembly comprising a flexible tissue refractor 1000 and an insert 2000 having at least one instrument opening 2014 (four instrument openings 2014 shown in FIG. 1 , and four instrument exits 2016 shown in FIG. 2 ).
- the instrument openings 2014 may extend through a top surface 2702 of a portion of the insert, and the openings 2014 may be closed or otherwise obstructed by a membrane seal 2600 , as described in more detail below.
- the insert 2000 is shown releasably supported within a passageway 1104 defined by a flexible member 1100 of the retractor 1000 .
- the phrase “releasably supported” in this context means the insert can be inserted and removed from the tissue refractor multiple times, including during a surgical procedure, without damaging or otherwise impairing the function of the refractor or the insert.
- the insert 2000 is releasably inserted by pressing (such as with a thumb or finger) the insert into the passageway of the retractor.
- the flexible member 1100 can include a first generally annular shaped, outer or top portion 1120 (oriented generally horizontally in FIG. 1 ), a second generally annular shaped, inner portion 1160 (oriented generally horizontally and generally parallel to portion 1120 in FIG. 1 ), and a generally cylindrically shaped portion 1140 extending axially in a distal direction from portion 1120 to portion 1160 .
- the outer portion 1120 can be associated with a first, proximal end 1101 of the flexible member 1100 , and the inner portion 1160 can be associated with a second, distal end 1103 of the flexible member 110 .
- the outer portion 1120 is disposed outside the patient's body when the flexible retractor is positioned during surgery, and the inner portion 1160 is disposed within the patient, such as within a body cavity, during a surgical procedure.
- An inner surface of the generally cylindrical portion 1140 may provide most or substantially all of the passageway 1104 , while an outer surface of the generally cylindrical portion 1140 may contact the walls of an incision when the flexible retractor 1000 is positioned during surgery, such as is shown in FIG. 3 .
- the flexible member 1100 may comprise a unitary, flexible membrane forming the portions 1120 , 1140 , and 1160 , and having a first surface 1102 and a second surface 1106 .
- the passageway 1104 of tissue retractor 1000 may be defined at least in part by a portion of the first surface 1102 facing radially inwardly in generally cylindrical portion 1140 .
- the portion of the second surface 1106 associated with the generally cylindrical portion 1140 may face radially outwardly so as to contact or otherwise engage the tissue at the incision site.
- the flexible tissue retractor 1000 may also comprise proximal and distal members for providing engagement of outer and inner portions of the retractor with outer and inner portions of the patient.
- the tissue retractor 1000 may include a resilient, outer (proximal) deformable ring 1200 and a resilient, inner (distal) deformable ring 1400 .
- Rings 1200 and 1400 are shown in phantom in FIGS. 1 and 2 , and in cross-section in FIG. 3 .
- the flexible member 1100 is shown extending intermediate the rings 1200 and 1400 , such that member 1100 extends from ring 1200 to ring 1400 .
- FIG. 3 shows the access assembly of flexible refractor 1000 and insert 2000 positioned in an incision such that the distal portion 1160 of the retractor 1000 and the ring 1400 are disposed in the abdominal cavity 40 , and the such that tissue 60 (including a portion of the abdominal wall) engages the surface 1106 of the flexible retractor.
- the rings 1200 and 1400 can have any suitable closed or substantially closed configuration, including without limitation circular, oval, and elliptical configurations.
- resilient deformable ring it is meant that the ring may be relatively easily deformed, such as by pressing opposite sides of the ring together with the fingers (and without any additional tools or aids), so that the ring may be inserted through a narrow incision in a body wall (e.g. the abdominal wall).
- the inner ring 1400 may be deformed, such as by pressing opposite sides of the ring together with the fingers, and inserted through an incision in the patient, such as an incision through the abdominal wall.
- the inner ring 1400 is able to resiliently return to its undeformed shape.
- the ring assists in securing the retractor 1000 within the incision by engaging the inside surface of the abdominal wall of the abdominal cavity.
- the flexible member can comprise a flexible membrane of a resiliently deformable material, such as natural rubber, silicone, or a suitable deformable elastomer or elastomeric material.
- the deformable rings can be attached to the flexible membrane, or enclosed within rolled ends of the membrane.
- One suitable flexible tissue retractor comprising a flexible member with inner and outer deformable rings is a tissue refractor available from Hakko as Hakko FF0707.
- the flexible tissue retractor can be provided in one or more sizes, and in one example has a length, or height (measured in the direction of axis 70 in FIG. 3 ) of between about 15 mm and about 30 mm, a maximum diameter corresponding to the diameter of the rings 1200 / 1400 of about 40 mm to about 80 mm, and an inner passageway diameter of between about 20 mm to about 40 mm.
- the rings are shown having generally the same diameter, but it will be understood that the diameter of the ring 1200 may selected to be greater than that of ring 1400 , or the diameter of ring 1200 may be less than that of ring 1400 .
- a flexible tissue retractor having an inner passageway diameter smaller than that required to permit passage of a user's hand and generally less than about 50 mm can be desirable, so as to provide a access for multiple instruments but without requiring a relatively large incision.
- the flexible tissue retractor 1000 may be formed to have a self supporting predefined shape, such as the shape shown in FIG. 1 .
- self supporting it is meant that when the refractor 1000 is placed on a substantially horizontal surface (e.g. flat table top), the retractor is able to maintain its shape without collapsing, with the passageway 1104 extending substantially vertically and with the portions 1120 and 1140 separated a predetermined distance from each other by portion 1160 .
- the insert 2000 is shown pressed into or otherwise positioned within a passageway 1104 such that insert 2000 and the instrument openings 2014 are disposed below the ring 1200 and the annular portion 1120 of the flexible tissue retractor.
- a member such as a retention feature in the form of an internal rib 1108 may be formed with or otherwise provide on the internal surface of the retractor. The rib 1108 can be positioned to prevent the insert 2000 from being pushed through the retractor 1000 and into the body cavity 40 .
- the distal end of the insert 2000 and the instrument exits 2016 are shown extending generally at or below the distal ring 1400 and the distal portion 1160 of the flexible retractor. Accordingly, the insert 2000 is positioned within the retractor 1000 to provide a low profile, such that the instruments inserted into the openings 2014 and out of the exits 2016 can be pivoted with respect to the insert 2000 and/or each other at pivot points positioned distally of the upper, proximal ring 1200 , such as at pivot points positioned within the incision.
- Such a low profile configuration allows seals associated with the instrument passageways in the insert 2000 to reside below ring 1200 , and in particular, within the incision or within the abdominal cavity. Without being limited by theory, it is believed that positioning seals in the abdominal space may assist in preventing the seals from being collapsed or otherwise affected by tissue pressure, and may prevent tissue from closing instrument passageways or otherwise blocking or reducing visibility through the instrument passageways.
- the insert 2000 shown comprises an insert assembly.
- the insert assembly is shown comprising an outer body portion 2100 , a bearing member 2200 , an inversion constraint member 2300 , a spacer 2400 , an elastomeric instrument channel member 2500 , a membrane seal 2600 , and an inner housing 2700 , as described more fully below.
- Outer body portion 2100 is shown in the form of a generally cylindrical shell having a generally cylindrical outer surface 2110 , an inner surface 2112 , a distal ledge 2120 extending radially inwardly from surface 2112 , and an internal surface feature, such as a circumferentially extending protrusions 2114 .
- the outer body portion 2100 may be a generally rigid, hard shell formed of a suitable material, such as polyethylene or other suitable medical grade materials, so that when the insert 2000 is inserted into the flexible retractor 1000 , the outer body portion 2100 does not deform to any significant degree, but instead acts to stretch or otherwise expand the flexible retractor to maintain the passageway 1104 in a desired shape and size, or to provide the passageway with a predetermined size and shape.
- a suitable material such as polyethylene or other suitable medical grade materials
- the outer body portion 2100 shown may inserted into the retractor to deform the portion of the retractor spaced from and intermediate the rings 1200 and 1400 .
- the outer body portion 2100 can be sized and shaped to pass through one or both rings 1200 and 1400 without deforming the rings.
- outer body portion 2100 may have a generally cylindrical outer surface having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of ring 1200 , and the outer surface can be sized to radially and circumferentially stretch the portion of the retractor associated with passageway 1104 .
- the insert 2000 may provide the passageway 1104 extending through the incision with a generally circular cross-section of predetermined diameter.
- an insert having a generally cylindrical configuration provides a generally circular opening through the retractor, with a circle providing the maximum area per unit of perimeter length.
- a generally circular cross-section of the insert also allows for ease in providing for rotation of a portion of the insert, such as with respect to the outer surface of the insert and/or the refractor.
- the outer diameter of the body portion 2100 may be sized to be slightly larger than the inner diameter of passageway 1104 when retractor is free standing, without the insert 2000 disposed in the passageway 1104 .
- the insert 2000 may be inserted into refractor 1000 .
- the insert 2000 may be sized to stretch the retractor, to at least slightly enlarge the passageway 1104 , and the insert 2000 can frictionally engage the internal surface of passageway 1104 .
- the insert 2000 can act to hold open the passageway 1104 against the compressive forces of the incision acting on the retractor 1000 .
- the outer body portion 2100 is shown having a generally cylindrical outer surface, but it will be understood that other outer surface shapes may be employed, including generally smooth or faceted outer surfaces. Suitable surface include, but are not necessarily limited to oval, elliptical, ovoid, oblong, and combinations thereof. For instance, it may be desirable to provide various inserts having different outer surface shapes and sizes to provide or assist in providing a passageway 1104 having a certain size and shape, depending on for instance the procedure being performed and/or the size of the incision.
- the size and shape of the outer surface of body portion 2100 may serve to deform the flexible member to provide at least a portion of the passageway with a predetermined size and shape. Additionally, the size and shape of the outer body portion may serve to provide frictional engagement of the outer body portion 2100 with the inner surface of the passageway 1104 in the flexible retractor.
- the inner housing 2700 includes an outer proximally facing top surface 2702 through which instrument openings 2014 may extend.
- the inner housing 2700 shown also has a generally cylindrical outer side surface 2710 extending distally from the top surface 2702 .
- the instrument channel member 2500 is shown supported within inner body portion 2700 .
- the instrument channel member 2500 defines a plurality of instrument channels 2550 , each channel 2550 generally aligned with and extending from a proximal opening 2014 to a distal exit 2016 .
- the membrane seal 2600 is shown captured between the inner housing 2700 and a proximal end of the instrument channel member 2500 .
- the membrane seal 2600 provides a seal for preventing loss of insufflation through an instrument opening 2014 prior to insertion of an instrument through the opening.
- the membrane seal 2600 may be in the form of a thin membrane formed of a flexible material which can be punctured or otherwise pierced by a surgical instrument.
- the seal 2600 comprises a membrane formed of polyurethane having thickness of less than about 0.010 inch, and in particular the membrane can have a thickness of about 0.006 inch.
- zero closure seals such as a duck bill seal or other suitable seals for sealing in the absence of instrument may be employed in association with the openings 2014 .
- bearing member 2200 may serve to provide rotational support for an assembly comprising the inner body portion 2700 and instrument channel member 2500 , such that the assembly is able to rotate relative to the outer body portion 2100 about an axis 70 extending generally longitudinally through the passageway 1104 in the retractor 1000 (see FIG. 3 ).
- Bearing member 2200 may be formed of any suitable material, such as high density polyethylene.
- bearing member 2200 may be provided so that when the insert 2000 is pressed into place within flexible retractor 1000 , the outer body portion 2100 may remain generally stationary with respect to the retractor 1000 , while the instrument channel member 2500 is rotatable within the retractor. Rotation of the member 2500 permits rotational positioning of the instrument openings 2014 and passageways 2550 to provide desired positioning of one or more instruments extending through insert 2000 .
- the instrument channel member 2500 is shown comprising a plurality of instrument channels 2540 , each instrument channel comprising an instrument passageway 2550 .
- the instrument channel member 2500 may be advantageously formed as a one piece, unitary structure formed from a deformable, resilient material such as polyisoprene, Kraton, or Sanoprene, so that each instrument channel 2540 is independently deformable with respect to the housing 2700 and to the other instrument channels. Accordingly, instruments inserted into the instrument passageways 2550 may be angled and/or pivoted with respect to each other, allowing for increased freedom of motion of each instrument relative to the others. If desired, a seal member 2544 or other constriction may be provided at the distal end of each instrument channel 2540 for providing sealing about an instrument positioned within the instrument channel 2540 .
- the instrument channels 2540 are shown to be generally cylindrical in shape, and extending distally from a proximal base 2510 . Openings 2514 in the base 2510 correspond to and are generally aligned with the instrument openings 2014 by recesses 2520 formed in the upper surface of the base 2510 .
- the recesses 2520 may be positioned to mate with features on the underside (distal side) of the inner housing 2700 .
- the protrusions 2114 formed in the inner surface of outer body portion 2100 may operatively engage a feature, such as a circumferentially extending groove 2714 formed in an outer cylindrical surface 2710 of the inner housing 2700 .
- the protrusions 2114 engage groove 2714 to restrain the inner housing 2700 axially (i.e. in the proximal and distal directions) with respect to the outer body portion 2100 , while permitting rotation of the inner body portion 2700 with respect to the outer body portion 2100 .
- the body portion 2100 could include a groove
- the inner housing 2700 could include a protrusion for engaging such a groove.
- Inversion constraint member 2300 may be provided to prevent instrument channels 2540 from becoming “inverted” (e.g. in the manner of a shirt sleeve being pulled inside out) when an instrument is withdrawn from the channel 2540 .
- the member 2300 is shown having a generally disc shaped body 2320 having apertures 2340 extending therethrough. Each aperture 2340 can be sized to fit over the distal end of a corresponding instrument channel 2540 .
- the member 2300 may be formed of any suitable material, including for instance polyisoprene, Sanoprene, or Kraton. The flexibility of the member 2300 may be tailored with respect to the flexibility of more proximal portions of the insert 2000 .
- member 2300 is made relatively more flexible than a proximal portion of the insert 2000 (such as for instance the top surface of the housing 2700 ), then instruments inserted in the instrument channels will tend to pivot about a fulcrum associated with the more proximal portion of the insert.
- the member 2300 is made relatively more rigid with respect to the more proximal portions of the insert 2000 , then the instruments will tend to pivot about a fulcrum associated with the member 2300 .
- the member 2300 may be positioned axially between bearing member 2200 and spacer 2400 , and the member 2300 may be positioned radially inward of the distal portion of the inner housing 2700 .
- FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate an alternative embodiment of an access device according to the present invention.
- the access device shown comprises an assembly of a flexible tissue retractor 1000 , an insert 2000 , and a sleeve 3000 .
- the flexible tissue retractor 1000 and the insert 2000 can be of any suitable form, including as described above with respect to FIG. 1-4 .
- Sleeve 3000 may be provided to assist in preventing the insert 2000 from being pressed through the retractor 1000 and into a body cavity, and to assist in removing the insert 2000 from the retractor 1000 . For instance, during a surgical procedure it may be desirable to interchange one or more inserts in a tissue retractor 1000 without removing the tissue retractor 1000 from the incision. Sleeve 3000 may also be provided to protect the retractor 1000 from being torn or otherwise damaged by instruments inserted through insert 2000 . In one embodiment, multiple inserts 2000 may be provided for a specific procedure, each insert having a different shape, a different size, a different number of instrument openings, and/or different instrument opening sizes. Or, it may be desirable to remove an insert 2000 from the retractor positioned in the incision, such as to withdraw an instrument, apparatus, tissue, or body organ through the passageway of the tissue retractor 1000 .
- the sleeve 3000 may comprise a generally annular portion 3100 and a generally cylindrical portion 3200 .
- the generally annular portion 3100 is shown having a generally flat proximal (upper) surface 3110 , and an opposite, generally flat distal (downward) surface 3120 .
- Sleeve distal surface 3120 may abut or otherwise contact or face the proximal portion of flexible tissue refractor 1000 when the sleeve 3000 is fully positioned with respect to retractor 3000 and insert 1000 .
- the generally cylindrical portion 3200 is shown extending distally from, and at substantially a right angle to, the annular portion 3100 .
- the generally cylindrical portion 3200 is shown including a radially outwardly facing surface 3210 and an inwardly facing surface 3220 .
- the inwardly facing surface 3220 provides a passageway 3104 .
- the generally cylindrical portion 3200 extends at least partially through the flexible tissue retractor 1000 , and in FIGS. 5 and 6 the generally cylindrical portion 3200 extends through the retractor 1000 to extend distally beyond the distal end of the retractor 1000 .
- the insert 2000 is shown diposed within the passageway 3104 provided by generally cylindrical portion 3200 of sleeve 3000 .
- Sleeve portion 3200 is, in turn, shown disposed within the flexible tissue retractor 1000 .
- the insert 2000 , sleeve 3000 , and flexible tissue retractor may be assembled in any desired order, either before or after the tissue retractor is positioned in an incision.
- insert 2000 may be pressed into sleeve 3000 , and the sleeve/insert subassembly may then be pressed into retractor 1000 either before or after the retractor is positioned in the incision.
- the sleeve 3000 may be pressed or otherwise inserted into the retractor either before or after the retractor is positioned in the incision, and the insert may then be pressed into the sleeve.
- the tissue retractor 1000 will first be inserted into an incision, such as by deforming one or both rings 1200 / 1400 to insert the retractor in the incision, or by using an insertion tool to insert the retractor in the incision.
- the sleeve 3000 may then be inserted into the retractor 1000 , such as by pressing the sleeve into the retractor.
- the insert 2000 may then be inserted into the sleeve 3000 .
- the sleeve 3000 is shown having a member such as a retention feature for preventing the insert from being pressed completely through the sleeve/retractor into the body cavity, and to assist in removing the insert 2000 from the retractor.
- a retention feature in the form of a generally circumferentially extending ledge or lip 3300 is shown extending generally radially inwardly at a distal end of the generally cylindrical portion 3200 of sleeve 3000 .
- the lip 3300 may be circumferentially continuous, and may be sized and shaped to abuttingly engage a portion of the insert, such as the distal end of the outer body portion 2100 .
- the seals 2544 are positioned below the distal end of the retractor 1000 .
- Such an arrangement can provide an instrument pivot point below the retractor, and within the body cavity.
- the insert 2000 and/or sleeve 3000 may be partially withdrawn from the fully inserted configuration shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , in a proximal direction to reposition the distal end of the insert 2000 with respect to the retractor 1000 .
- the positions where the surgical instruments exit the insert 2000 can be varied in a generally continuous manner along the axis 70 , and the point where instruments exit the insert 2000 can be located at a plurality of positions within the passageway provided by the refractor, or distally below the distal end of the retractor.
- a kit may be provided with different inserts 2000 , different tissue retractors 1000 , and/or different sleeves 3000 .
- the kit may include a plurality of tissue retractors 1000 , each sized and/or shaped for a different incision size.
- the kit may include a plurality of inserts 2000 having different instrument openings sizes and/or configurations.
- the kit may include sleeves with generally cylindrical portions having different lengths and/or diameters.
- a portion of the sleeve 3000 such as the annular portion 3100 , may be gripped with one or both hands (such as at opposite sides of the annular portion 3100 ), and the sleeve may be pulled proximally (upward in FIGS. 5 and 6 ) to withdrawn the sleeve 3000 and insert 2000 from the tissue retractor 1000 .
- the sleeve 3000 may be formed of a non-metallic plastic or elastomeric material.
- the sleeve 3000 may have a thickness of between about 0.004 inch and 0.025 inch, and may be formed of a relatively low friction, high puncture resistant material having a relatively high elongation before tearing, and be relatively resistant to silicone or other lubricants without breaking down or degrading.
- One suitable sleeve 3000 can be formed of sheet or film having a thickness of about 0.005 inch to about 0.007 inch.
- Sleeve 3000 may be formed to have a coefficient of friction less than that of the retractor 1000 , and the coefficient of friction of the sleeve 3000 can be less than about 0.25, more particularly, less than about 0.20, and still more particularly, less than about 0.15.
- sleeve 3000 may be formed of a relatively stiff, non-metallic plastic or elastomeric material having a hardness greater than the hardness of the tissue retractor, and a flexibility less than that of the tissue retractor.
- the sleeve may be formed of a material that is relatively soft and flexible.
- One suitable material from which sleeve 3000 may be formed is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer such as a Pellethane brand polyurethane available from Dow Chemical.
- Multiple inserts 2000 may be provided, such as two, three, or more inserts may be provided in a kit form for use in a single surgical procedures.
- a first insert may be provided having two or more instrument openings
- a second insert may also be provided having multiple instrument openings.
- the first and second inserts may have the same number of instrument openings, or a different number of instrument openings.
- FIG. 7 is an schematic exploded view of an insert 2000 similar to that shown in FIG. 4 , but having three instrument openings 2600 , versus four instrument openings as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the three instrument openings include one relatively larger instrument opening (such as to receive a laparascope or other relatively larger diameter device), and two relatively smaller instrument openings (such as to receive relatively smaller devices, such as 5 mm graspers, clip appliers, or the like).
- the instrument channel member 2500 has three instrument channels corresponding to the three instrument openings, with one of the instrument channels shown being relatively larger in diameter than the other two instrument channels.
- the insert 2000 of FIG. 7 can have generally the same shape and diameter as that of FIG. 1 . Alternatively, if desired, the insert could have a different diameter and/or a different shape.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic depiction of how the insert of FIG. 7 can be inserted into a sleeve 3000 (shown in half section), and the insert 2000 and sleeve 3000 can, in turn, be inserted into a flexible tissue retractor 1000 (also shown in half section).
- the sleeve 3000 can include a retention feature in the form of a generally circumferentially extending ledge or lip 3300 is shown extending generally radially inwardly at a distal end of the generally cylindrical portion 3200 of sleeve 3000 .
- the lip 3300 may be circumferentially continuous, and may be sized and shaped to abuttingly engage a portion of the insert, such as the distal end of the outer body portion 2100 of the insert.
- the sleeve 3000 can be formed of a relatively resilient material, and the inner diameter of the portion 3200 of the sleeve 3000 can be sized to engage the outer surface of the insert (such as by having a slightly smaller diameter than the insert 2000 ) so that the insert can be releasably positioned at multiple insertion depths within the portion 3200 . In this way the insert 2000 can be positioned at multiple insertion depths with respect to the flexible tissue retractor, with feature 3300 being operable to prevent the insert from being inadvertently pushed into the body cavity.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a tissue retractor 1000 disposed in an incision in tissue 60 , with insert 2000 releasably supported in the sleeve 3000 , and sleeve 3000 in turn releasably supported within the tissue retractor 1000 .
- the insert 2000 is shown disposed at the distal end of sleeve 3000 , with the distal end of the insert abutting against member/retention lip 3300 of the sleeve.
- FIG. 9 also illustrates the sleeve 3000 can have an axial length longer than the axial length of the retractor 1000 .
- the sleeve can be positioned at various depths within the retractor, so that the distal end of the sleeve (e.g. the distal end of the cylindrical portion 3200 ) can be positioned proximal or distal of the distal end of the retractor.
- the distal end of the sleeve is shown disposed distally (below) the distal end of the tissue retractor 1000 , so that the instrument exits 2016 of the insert 2000 are positioned below the abdominal wall.
- the retention feature e.g.
- the lip member 3300 prevents the insert from being unintentionally pushed into the abdominal cavity 60 A.
- the feature 3300 also facilitates removal of the insert 2000 with the sleeve 3000 when the sleeve is withdrawn proximally from the flexible retractor 1000 . Accordingly, the retractor can be left in the incision after removal of the sleeve 3000 carrying the insert.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating how the sleeve 3000 and insert 2000 can be removed by fingers of a single hand grasping the edges of the portion 3100 of sleeve 3000 and lifting the sleeve proximally (upward in FIG. 10 ), with the insert carried and retained by the sleeve 3000 .
- the insert is shown being removed along with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from the retractor 1000 , and with the retractor left in place in the incision in tissue 60 .
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing how, once the sleeve 3000 and insert 2000 have been removed from the passageway provided by flexible retractor 1000 , a specimen and/or specimen bag 5000 can be removed proximally (upward in FIG. 11 ) from the body cavity (e.g. abdominal cavity 60 A) through the passageway of the flexible retractor 1000 , such as with an grasper instrument 6000 inserted through the passageway of the retractor.
- body cavity e.g. abdominal cavity 60 A
- FIG. 12 shows a cross-sectional schematic illustration of an embodiment where an insert 2000 is disposed within a flexible retractor 1000 , without the use of a sleeve 3000 .
- the flexible retractor 1000 is shown having an internal retention feature in the form of an internal rib or lip 1108 for retaining the insert 2000 at a desired depth within the retractor.
- the lip 1108 is shown positioned about midway along the length of the passageway provided by retractor 1000 , so that the distal end of the insert 2000 is disposed about midway along the length of the passageway of the retractor.
- FIG. 12 illustrates how the flexible support of the insert within the flexible retractor 1000 allows an instrument 7000 (e.g. a laparascope or instrument for manipulating/grasping tissue) extending through an instrument channel of the insert 2000 can be employed to pivot the insert 2000 itself, such as to provide an improved range of motion of the instrument, as compared to the range of motion provided by instrument supports and seals mounted above or below a retractor.
- an instrument 7000 e.g. a laparascope or instrument for manipulating/grasping tissue
- FIG. 13 provides a schematic cross-sectional illustration of an assembly comprising an insert 2000 , sleeve 3000 , and retractor 1000 , where the insert includes zero closure seals in the form of duckbill seals 2630 associated with the proximal end of the instrument access channels (for sealing instrument access channels when no instrument is inserted through the channel), and instrument seals in the form of septum seals 2640 operatively associated with the distal ends of the instrument access channels for sealing about instruments inserted into the instrument channels.
- the seals 2640 could be provided at the proximal end of the insert, and the seals 2630 could be provided at the distal end of the insert.
- the devices disclosed herein can be designed to be disposed of after a single use, or they can be designed to be used multiple times. In either case, however, the device can be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of the steps of disassembly of the device, followed by cleaning or replacement of particular pieces, and subsequent reassembly. In particular, the device can be disassembled, and any number of the particular pieces or parts of the device can be selectively replaced or removed in any combination. Upon cleaning and/or replacement of particular parts, the device can be reassembled for subsequent use either at a reconditioning facility, or by a surgical team immediately prior to a surgical procedure.
- reconditioning of a device can utilize a variety of techniques for disassembly, cleaning/replacement, and reassembly. Use of such techniques, and the resulting reconditioned device, are all within the scope of the present application.
- the invention described herein will be processed before surgery.
- a new or used instrument is obtained and if necessary cleaned.
- the instrument can then be sterilized.
- the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag.
- the container and instrument are then placed in a field of radiation that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, x-rays, or high-energy electrons.
- the radiation kills bacteria on the instrument and in the container.
- the sterilized instrument can then be stored in the sterile container.
- the sealed container keeps the instrument sterile until it is opened in the medical facility.
- device is sterilized. This can be done by any number of ways known to those skilled in the art including beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, and a liquid bath (e.g., cold soak).
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Abstract
Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A method of using the insert is also described, where the insert is positionable at different insertion depths within the passageway defined by the flexible member.
Description
- This patent application incorporates by reference and claims priority to as a continuation in part of Devices and Methods for Providing Access Into a Body Cavity, U.S. Ser. No. 12/479,418, filed Jun. 5, 2009; and this patent application also incorporates by reference and claims priority to Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/165,080 filed Mar. 31, 2009.
- The present application cross references and incorporates by reference the following commonly assigned US patent applications: U.S. Ser. No. 11/398,985 filed Apr. 5, 2006 and published as US20060247673; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,181 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,145 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,149 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,044 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,172 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 11/399,045 filed Apr. 5, 2006; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,765 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,711 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,721 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,383 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,333 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,353 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/242,381 filed Sep. 30, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,625 filed Mar. 6, 2009; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,633 filed Mar. 6, 2009; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,547 filed Mar. 6, 2009; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,656 filed Mar. 6, 2009; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,482 filed Mar. 6, 2009; U.S. Ser. No. 12/399,473; U.S. Ser. No. 12/110,724 filed Apr. 28, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/109,881 filed Apr. 25, 2008; U.S. Ser. No. 12/425 filed Apr. 29, 2008; and U.S. Ser. No. 12/172,349 filed Jul. 14, 2008.
- The present invention relates to access devices, such as for providing surgical access into a body cavity.
- Abdominal laparoscopic surgery gained popularity in the late 1980's, when benefits of laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder over traditional (open) operation became evident. Reduced postoperative recovery time, markedly decreased post-operative pain and wound infection, and improved cosmetic outcome are well established benefits of laparoscopic surgery, derived mainly from the ability of laparoscopic surgeons to perform an operation utilizing smaller incisions of the body cavity wall.
- Laparoscopic procedures generally involve insufflation of the abdominal cavity with CO2 gas to a pressure of around 15 mm Hg. The abdominal wall is pierced and a 5-10 mm in diameter straight tubular cannula or trocar sleeve is then inserted into the abdominal cavity. A laparoscopic telescope connected to an operating room monitor is used to visualize the operative field, and is placed through a the trocar sleeve. Laparoscopic instruments (graspers, dissectors, scissors, retractors, etc.) are placed through two or more additional trocar sleeves for the manipulations by the surgeon and surgical assistant(s).
- Recently, so-called “mini-laparoscopy” has been introduced utilizing 2-3 mm diameter straight trocar sleeves and laparoscopic instruments. When successful, mini-laparoscopy allows further reduction of abdominal wall trauma and improved cosmesis. Instruments used for mini-laparoscopic procedures are, however, generally more expensive and fragile. Because of their performance limitations, due to their smaller diameter (weak suction-irrigation system, poor durability, decreased video quality), mini-laparoscopic instruments can generally be used only on selected patients with favorable anatomy (thin cavity wall, few adhesions, minimal inflammation, etc.). These patients represent a small percentage of patients requiring laparoscopic procedures. In addition, smaller 2-3 mm incisions may still cause undesirable cosmetic outcomes and wound complications (bleeding, infection, pain, keloid formation, etc.).
- Since the benefits of smaller and fewer body cavity incisions are proven, it would be desirable to perform an operation utilizing only a single incision in the navel. An umbilicus is well-hidden and the thinnest and least vascularized area of the abdominal wall. The umbilicus is generally a preferred choice of abdominal cavity entry in laparoscopic procedures. An umbilical incision can be easily enlarged (in order to eviscerate a larger specimen) without significantly compromising cosmesis and without increasing the chances of wound complications. The placement of two or more standard (straight) cannulas and laparoscopic instruments in the umbilicus, next to each other, creates a so-called “chopstick” effect, which describes interference between the surgeon's hands, between the surgeon's hands and the instruments, and between the instruments. This interference greatly reduces the surgeon's ability to perform a described procedure.
- Thus, there is a need for instruments and trocar systems which allow laparoscopic procedures to be performed entirely through the umbilicus or a surgical port located elsewhere while at the same time reducing or eliminating the “chopstick effect.”
- The present invention generally provides devices for allowing surgical access to an interior of a patient's body.
- In one embodiment, the medical device comprises a tissue retractor and an insert releasably supported within a passageway associated with the tissue refractor. The insert may have an outer surface sized and shaped to deform a flexible member of the tissue retractor to provide at least a portion of the passageway with a predetermined size and shape.
- The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly having a generally cylindrical outer surface sized to radially stretch a portion of the tissue retractor to have a generally circular or other suitable cross-section of predetermined diameter or width upon insertion of the insert within the passageway.
- The tissue retractor may be a flexible tissue retractor which includes a flexible member, such as a flexible membrane, having a first end and a second end, and the insert may be releasably supported or otherwise releasably insertable within the passageway of the flexible tissue retractor.
- In one embodiment, the insert comprises an assembly having an inner portion and an outer portion. The outer portion can have a generally cylindrical outer surface adapted to engage the inner surface of the passageway of the tissue retractor, and the inner portion may include a plurality of instrument openings aligned with instrument passageways rotatable with respect to the outer portion of the insert and the flexible tissue retractor.
- The insert may comprise an assembly which includes an outer body portion sized and shaped to engage and deform a portion of the inner surface of a flexible tissue retractor, a housing disposed at least partially within the outer sleeve, at least one instrument opening in an upper surface of the housing, and at least one seal operatively associated with each instrument opening. The insert assembly may also include an instrument channel member in the form of a unitary, flexible structure defining a plurality of tubular instrument channels. Each tubular instrument channel may be independently deformable with respect to the housing and the other tubular instrument channels. The instrument channels and instrument openings may be rotatably supported with respect to the outer sleeve and the tissue retractor, such as by a bearing member
- In one embodiment the flexible tissue retractor comprises first and second deformable rings, and the insert is sized and shaped to pass through at least one of the rings without deforming the ring. The insert may be sized and shaped to deform a portion of a flexible member extending intermediate the first and second rings
- In one embodiment, an assembly comprising a flexible tissue retractor, an insert, and a sleeve is provided. The sleeve may be positioned in the flexible tissue retractor, and the insert may be pressed into the sleeve. The sleeve and insert may be removed together from the retractor without removing the retractor from the incision. The sleeve may be provided to assist in inserting and removing the insert, and the sleeve may be formed of a material having a relatively low coefficient of friction, and a relatively high puncture resistance and/or high toughness
- In one embodiment, a method for accessing a body cavity through in incision is provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a tissue retractor in the incision; and releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor. The step of positioning the insert may be by pressing the insert into the tissue retractor, and may include deforming and/or stretching at least a portion of the tissue retractor. The method may include forming an incision, positioning a tissue retractor in the incision, positioning a sleeve to extend at least partially within the tissue retractor, and positioning an insert having one or more instrument openings into the sleeve
- In one embodiment, a medical device is provided including a tissue retractor, at least one insert having at least one instrument opening, where the insert is positionable, such as by pressing, at different insertion depths within a passageway of the tissue retractor.
- In one embodiment, a method for accessing a body cavity includes the steps of positioning a flexible tissue retractor in the incision, wherein the tissue retractor provides a passageway extending through the incision; releasably positioning a first insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway provided by the flexible tissue retractor; removing the first insert from the passageway provided by the tissue retractor; and positioning a second insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway. The second insert can have a different number of instrument openings and/or a different size and/or a different shape than that of the first insert. The method can also include repositioning an insert to a second depth in the passageway of the retractor.
- The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective, proximal view showing an access device comprising an insert having at least one instrument opening releasably supported within a flexible tissue retractor, with the proximal end of the insert shown inserted to be positioned below an upper, proximal end of the flexible tissue retractor; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective, distal view of the insert and flexible tissue retractor shown inFIG. 1 , with a distal, bottom end of the insert shown visible from a lower, distal opening of the flexible tissue retractor; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a device of the type shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an insert of the type shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective, proximal view showing an alternative access device comprising an assembly of an insert, a flexible tissue retractor, and a sleeve, the sleeve shown as including a generally annular portion disposed over the proximal end of the flexible tissue retractor, and the sleeve shown as including a generally cylindrical portion extending distally from the annular portion, at least a portion of the generally cylindrical portion of the sleeve disposed between the insert and the flexible tissue retractor. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the device of the type shown inFIG. 5 , and showing the generally cylindrical portion extending distally beyond the distal end of the tissue retractor and the insert, the distal end of the cylindrical portion shown having a member in the form of a generally circumferentially extending rib or ledge for preventing the insert from being pressed into the body cavity and to assist in withdrawing the insert from the tissue retractor. -
FIG. 7 is an schematic exploded view of an insert similar to that shown inFIG. 4 , but having three versus four instrument openings, including one relatively larger instrument opening (such as to receive a laparascope or other relatively larger diameter device), and two relatively smaller instrument openings (such as to receive relatively smaller devices, such as 5 mm graspers, clip appliers, or the like). -
FIG. 8 is a schematic depiction of how the insert ofFIG. 7 can be inserted into a sleeve (shown in half section), and the insert and sleeve can, in turn, be inserted into a flexible tissue retractor (also shown in half section). -
FIG. 9 illustrate the insert, sleeve, and tissue retractor positioned in tissue, with the insert shown inserted into and supported by the sleeve, and the sleeve, in turn, supported in the tissue retractor, with the sleeve and retractor shown in half section, andFIG. 9 illustrating the sleeve having a length longer than the axial length of the retractor, such that the sleeve can be positioned at various depths within the retractor, and such that inFIG. 9 the distal portion of the insert is shown positioned below the abdominal wall, and the distal portion of the insert abutting a retention feature in the form of an internal lip at the distal end of the sleeve, the retention feature preventing the insert from being pushed through the sleeve and into the abdominal cavity, and the lip facilitating removal of the insert with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from the flexible retractor. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating how the sleeve and insert can be removed by fingers of a single hand grasping the edges of the sleeve and lifting the sleeve proximally (upward inFIG. 10 ), with the insert retained by the sleeve and the insert being removed along with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from the retractor, and with the retractor left in place in the incision. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing how, once the sleeve and insert have been removed from the flexible retractor, a specimen and/or specimen bag can be removed from the body through the flexible retractor. -
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional schematic illustration of an embodiment where an insert is disposed within a flexible retractor, where the flexible retractor has an internal retention feature in the form of an internal rib for retaining the insert at a desired depth within the retractor, andFIG. 12 illustrating how the insert's flexible support within the retractor allows an instrument extending through the insert to pivot the insert itself, such as to provide an improved range of motion of the instrument over seals mounted above or below the retractor. -
FIG. 13 provides a schematic cross-sectional illustration of an insert, sleeve, and retractor, where the insert includes zero closure seals in the form of duckbill seals at the proximal end of the insert for sealing instrument access channels when no instrument is inserted through the channel, and instrument seals in the form of septum seals for sealing about instruments inserted into the instrument channels. - Certain exemplary embodiments will now be described to provide an overall understanding of the principles of the structure, function, manufacture, and use of the devices and methods disclosed herein. One or more examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the devices and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments and that the scope of the present invention is defined solely by the claims. The features illustrated or described in connection with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with the features of other embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
- The present invention generally provides a medical device, such as a surgical access assembly, that allows one or more surgical instruments to be inserted through a single incision surgical access device, such as at various depths of insertion, thereby allowing for ease of manipulation of instruments within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the top, or proximal portion of the access assembly, andFIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bottom, or distal portion of the access assembly. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 , in one embodiment the medical device is in the form of an access assembly comprising aflexible tissue refractor 1000 and aninsert 2000 having at least one instrument opening 2014 (fourinstrument openings 2014 shown inFIG. 1 , and fourinstrument exits 2016 shown inFIG. 2 ). Theinstrument openings 2014 may extend through atop surface 2702 of a portion of the insert, and theopenings 2014 may be closed or otherwise obstructed by amembrane seal 2600, as described in more detail below. - The
insert 2000 is shown releasably supported within apassageway 1104 defined by aflexible member 1100 of theretractor 1000. The phrase “releasably supported” in this context means the insert can be inserted and removed from the tissue refractor multiple times, including during a surgical procedure, without damaging or otherwise impairing the function of the refractor or the insert. In one illustrative example, theinsert 2000 is releasably inserted by pressing (such as with a thumb or finger) the insert into the passageway of the retractor. - The
flexible member 1100 can include a first generally annular shaped, outer or top portion 1120 (oriented generally horizontally inFIG. 1 ), a second generally annular shaped, inner portion 1160 (oriented generally horizontally and generally parallel toportion 1120 inFIG. 1 ), and a generally cylindrically shapedportion 1140 extending axially in a distal direction fromportion 1120 toportion 1160. - The
outer portion 1120 can be associated with a first,proximal end 1101 of theflexible member 1100, and theinner portion 1160 can be associated with a second,distal end 1103 of the flexible member 110. Theouter portion 1120 is disposed outside the patient's body when the flexible retractor is positioned during surgery, and theinner portion 1160 is disposed within the patient, such as within a body cavity, during a surgical procedure. An inner surface of the generallycylindrical portion 1140 may provide most or substantially all of thepassageway 1104, while an outer surface of the generallycylindrical portion 1140 may contact the walls of an incision when theflexible retractor 1000 is positioned during surgery, such as is shown inFIG. 3 . - The
flexible member 1100 may comprise a unitary, flexible membrane forming theportions first surface 1102 and asecond surface 1106. Thepassageway 1104 oftissue retractor 1000 may be defined at least in part by a portion of thefirst surface 1102 facing radially inwardly in generallycylindrical portion 1140. The portion of thesecond surface 1106 associated with the generallycylindrical portion 1140 may face radially outwardly so as to contact or otherwise engage the tissue at the incision site. - The
flexible tissue retractor 1000 may also comprise proximal and distal members for providing engagement of outer and inner portions of the retractor with outer and inner portions of the patient. For instance, thetissue retractor 1000 may include a resilient, outer (proximal)deformable ring 1200 and a resilient, inner (distal)deformable ring 1400.Rings FIGS. 1 and 2 , and in cross-section inFIG. 3 . Theflexible member 1100 is shown extending intermediate therings member 1100 extends fromring 1200 toring 1400. -
FIG. 3 shows the access assembly offlexible refractor 1000 and insert 2000 positioned in an incision such that thedistal portion 1160 of theretractor 1000 and thering 1400 are disposed in theabdominal cavity 40, and the such that tissue 60 (including a portion of the abdominal wall) engages thesurface 1106 of the flexible retractor. - The
rings inner ring 1400 may be deformed, such as by pressing opposite sides of the ring together with the fingers, and inserted through an incision in the patient, such as an incision through the abdominal wall. Once the ring is fully inserted, theinner ring 1400 is able to resiliently return to its undeformed shape. The ring assists in securing theretractor 1000 within the incision by engaging the inside surface of the abdominal wall of the abdominal cavity. - The flexible member can comprise a flexible membrane of a resiliently deformable material, such as natural rubber, silicone, or a suitable deformable elastomer or elastomeric material. The deformable rings can be attached to the flexible membrane, or enclosed within rolled ends of the membrane. One suitable flexible tissue retractor comprising a flexible member with inner and outer deformable rings is a tissue refractor available from Hakko as Hakko FF0707.
- The flexible tissue retractor can be provided in one or more sizes, and in one example has a length, or height (measured in the direction of
axis 70 inFIG. 3 ) of between about 15 mm and about 30 mm, a maximum diameter corresponding to the diameter of therings 1200/1400 of about 40 mm to about 80 mm, and an inner passageway diameter of between about 20 mm to about 40 mm. In the figures, the rings are shown having generally the same diameter, but it will be understood that the diameter of thering 1200 may selected to be greater than that ofring 1400, or the diameter ofring 1200 may be less than that ofring 1400. In one embodiment, a flexible tissue retractor having an inner passageway diameter smaller than that required to permit passage of a user's hand and generally less than about 50 mm can be desirable, so as to provide a access for multiple instruments but without requiring a relatively large incision. - The
flexible tissue retractor 1000 may be formed to have a self supporting predefined shape, such as the shape shown inFIG. 1 . By “self supporting” it is meant that when therefractor 1000 is placed on a substantially horizontal surface (e.g. flat table top), the retractor is able to maintain its shape without collapsing, with thepassageway 1104 extending substantially vertically and with theportions portion 1160. - In
FIGS. 1-3 , theinsert 2000 is shown pressed into or otherwise positioned within apassageway 1104 such thatinsert 2000 and theinstrument openings 2014 are disposed below thering 1200 and theannular portion 1120 of the flexible tissue retractor. As shown inFIG. 3 , a member such as a retention feature in the form of aninternal rib 1108 may be formed with or otherwise provide on the internal surface of the retractor. Therib 1108 can be positioned to prevent theinsert 2000 from being pushed through theretractor 1000 and into thebody cavity 40. - In
FIGS. 2 and 3 , the distal end of theinsert 2000 and the instrument exits 2016 are shown extending generally at or below thedistal ring 1400 and thedistal portion 1160 of the flexible retractor. Accordingly, theinsert 2000 is positioned within theretractor 1000 to provide a low profile, such that the instruments inserted into theopenings 2014 and out of theexits 2016 can be pivoted with respect to theinsert 2000 and/or each other at pivot points positioned distally of the upper,proximal ring 1200, such as at pivot points positioned within the incision. Such a low profile configuration allows seals associated with the instrument passageways in theinsert 2000 to reside belowring 1200, and in particular, within the incision or within the abdominal cavity. Without being limited by theory, it is believed that positioning seals in the abdominal space may assist in preventing the seals from being collapsed or otherwise affected by tissue pressure, and may prevent tissue from closing instrument passageways or otherwise blocking or reducing visibility through the instrument passageways. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , theinsert 2000 shown comprises an insert assembly. The insert assembly is shown comprising anouter body portion 2100, a bearingmember 2200, aninversion constraint member 2300, aspacer 2400, an elastomericinstrument channel member 2500, amembrane seal 2600, and aninner housing 2700, as described more fully below. -
Outer body portion 2100 is shown in the form of a generally cylindrical shell having a generally cylindricalouter surface 2110, aninner surface 2112, adistal ledge 2120 extending radially inwardly fromsurface 2112, and an internal surface feature, such as acircumferentially extending protrusions 2114. - The
outer body portion 2100 may be a generally rigid, hard shell formed of a suitable material, such as polyethylene or other suitable medical grade materials, so that when theinsert 2000 is inserted into theflexible retractor 1000, theouter body portion 2100 does not deform to any significant degree, but instead acts to stretch or otherwise expand the flexible retractor to maintain thepassageway 1104 in a desired shape and size, or to provide the passageway with a predetermined size and shape. - The
outer body portion 2100 shown may inserted into the retractor to deform the portion of the retractor spaced from and intermediate therings outer body portion 2100 can be sized and shaped to pass through one or bothrings outer body portion 2100 may have a generally cylindrical outer surface having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter ofring 1200, and the outer surface can be sized to radially and circumferentially stretch the portion of the retractor associated withpassageway 1104. Accordingly, theinsert 2000 may provide thepassageway 1104 extending through the incision with a generally circular cross-section of predetermined diameter. The advantages of ease of insertion of a flexible retractor are retained, while preventing thepassageway 1104 from being narrowed or constricted by the incision. In addition, an insert having a generally cylindrical configuration provides a generally circular opening through the retractor, with a circle providing the maximum area per unit of perimeter length. A generally circular cross-section of the insert also allows for ease in providing for rotation of a portion of the insert, such as with respect to the outer surface of the insert and/or the refractor. - In one embodiment, the outer diameter of the
body portion 2100 may be sized to be slightly larger than the inner diameter ofpassageway 1104 when retractor is free standing, without theinsert 2000 disposed in thepassageway 1104. After therefractor 1000 has been inserted into an incision, theinsert 2000 may be inserted intorefractor 1000. Theinsert 2000 may be sized to stretch the retractor, to at least slightly enlarge thepassageway 1104, and theinsert 2000 can frictionally engage the internal surface ofpassageway 1104. Theinsert 2000 can act to hold open thepassageway 1104 against the compressive forces of the incision acting on theretractor 1000. - The
outer body portion 2100 is shown having a generally cylindrical outer surface, but it will be understood that other outer surface shapes may be employed, including generally smooth or faceted outer surfaces. Suitable surface include, but are not necessarily limited to oval, elliptical, ovoid, oblong, and combinations thereof. For instance, it may be desirable to provide various inserts having different outer surface shapes and sizes to provide or assist in providing apassageway 1104 having a certain size and shape, depending on for instance the procedure being performed and/or the size of the incision. The size and shape of the outer surface ofbody portion 2100 may serve to deform the flexible member to provide at least a portion of the passageway with a predetermined size and shape. Additionally, the size and shape of the outer body portion may serve to provide frictional engagement of theouter body portion 2100 with the inner surface of thepassageway 1104 in the flexible retractor. - Still referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , theinner housing 2700 includes an outer proximally facingtop surface 2702 through whichinstrument openings 2014 may extend. Theinner housing 2700 shown also has a generally cylindricalouter side surface 2710 extending distally from thetop surface 2702. Theinstrument channel member 2500 is shown supported withininner body portion 2700. Theinstrument channel member 2500 defines a plurality ofinstrument channels 2550, eachchannel 2550 generally aligned with and extending from aproximal opening 2014 to adistal exit 2016. Themembrane seal 2600 is shown captured between theinner housing 2700 and a proximal end of theinstrument channel member 2500. Themembrane seal 2600 provides a seal for preventing loss of insufflation through aninstrument opening 2014 prior to insertion of an instrument through the opening. Themembrane seal 2600 may be in the form of a thin membrane formed of a flexible material which can be punctured or otherwise pierced by a surgical instrument. In one embodiment, theseal 2600 comprises a membrane formed of polyurethane having thickness of less than about 0.010 inch, and in particular the membrane can have a thickness of about 0.006 inch. Alternatively, zero closure seals such as a duck bill seal or other suitable seals for sealing in the absence of instrument may be employed in association with theopenings 2014. - The
distal ledge 2120 of theouter body portion 2100 provides an axial thrust support surface on which bearingmember 2200 may be rotatably supported (see for instanceFIG. 3 ).Bearing member 2200 may serve to provide rotational support for an assembly comprising theinner body portion 2700 andinstrument channel member 2500, such that the assembly is able to rotate relative to theouter body portion 2100 about anaxis 70 extending generally longitudinally through thepassageway 1104 in the retractor 1000 (seeFIG. 3 ).Bearing member 2200 may be formed of any suitable material, such as high density polyethylene. - Accordingly, bearing
member 2200 may be provided so that when theinsert 2000 is pressed into place withinflexible retractor 1000, theouter body portion 2100 may remain generally stationary with respect to theretractor 1000, while theinstrument channel member 2500 is rotatable within the retractor. Rotation of themember 2500 permits rotational positioning of theinstrument openings 2014 andpassageways 2550 to provide desired positioning of one or more instruments extending throughinsert 2000. - The
instrument channel member 2500 is shown comprising a plurality ofinstrument channels 2540, each instrument channel comprising aninstrument passageway 2550. Theinstrument channel member 2500 may be advantageously formed as a one piece, unitary structure formed from a deformable, resilient material such as polyisoprene, Kraton, or Sanoprene, so that eachinstrument channel 2540 is independently deformable with respect to thehousing 2700 and to the other instrument channels. Accordingly, instruments inserted into theinstrument passageways 2550 may be angled and/or pivoted with respect to each other, allowing for increased freedom of motion of each instrument relative to the others. If desired, aseal member 2544 or other constriction may be provided at the distal end of eachinstrument channel 2540 for providing sealing about an instrument positioned within theinstrument channel 2540. - In the figures, the
instrument channels 2540 are shown to be generally cylindrical in shape, and extending distally from aproximal base 2510.Openings 2514 in thebase 2510 correspond to and are generally aligned with theinstrument openings 2014 byrecesses 2520 formed in the upper surface of thebase 2510. Therecesses 2520 may be positioned to mate with features on the underside (distal side) of theinner housing 2700. - The
protrusions 2114 formed in the inner surface ofouter body portion 2100 may operatively engage a feature, such as acircumferentially extending groove 2714 formed in an outercylindrical surface 2710 of theinner housing 2700. Theprotrusions 2114 engagegroove 2714 to restrain theinner housing 2700 axially (i.e. in the proximal and distal directions) with respect to theouter body portion 2100, while permitting rotation of theinner body portion 2700 with respect to theouter body portion 2100. Alternatively, thebody portion 2100 could include a groove, and theinner housing 2700 could include a protrusion for engaging such a groove. -
Inversion constraint member 2300 may be provided to preventinstrument channels 2540 from becoming “inverted” (e.g. in the manner of a shirt sleeve being pulled inside out) when an instrument is withdrawn from thechannel 2540. Themember 2300 is shown having a generally disc shapedbody 2320 havingapertures 2340 extending therethrough. Eachaperture 2340 can be sized to fit over the distal end of acorresponding instrument channel 2540. Themember 2300 may be formed of any suitable material, including for instance polyisoprene, Sanoprene, or Kraton. The flexibility of themember 2300 may be tailored with respect to the flexibility of more proximal portions of theinsert 2000. For instance, ifmember 2300 is made relatively more flexible than a proximal portion of the insert 2000 (such as for instance the top surface of the housing 2700), then instruments inserted in the instrument channels will tend to pivot about a fulcrum associated with the more proximal portion of the insert. Alternatively, if themember 2300 is made relatively more rigid with respect to the more proximal portions of theinsert 2000, then the instruments will tend to pivot about a fulcrum associated with themember 2300. As shown inFIG. 3 , themember 2300 may be positioned axially between bearingmember 2200 andspacer 2400, and themember 2300 may be positioned radially inward of the distal portion of theinner housing 2700. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 and illustrate an alternative embodiment of an access device according to the present invention. The access device shown comprises an assembly of aflexible tissue retractor 1000, aninsert 2000, and asleeve 3000. Theflexible tissue retractor 1000 and theinsert 2000 can be of any suitable form, including as described above with respect toFIG. 1-4 . -
Sleeve 3000 may be provided to assist in preventing theinsert 2000 from being pressed through theretractor 1000 and into a body cavity, and to assist in removing theinsert 2000 from theretractor 1000. For instance, during a surgical procedure it may be desirable to interchange one or more inserts in atissue retractor 1000 without removing thetissue retractor 1000 from the incision.Sleeve 3000 may also be provided to protect theretractor 1000 from being torn or otherwise damaged by instruments inserted throughinsert 2000. In one embodiment,multiple inserts 2000 may be provided for a specific procedure, each insert having a different shape, a different size, a different number of instrument openings, and/or different instrument opening sizes. Or, it may be desirable to remove aninsert 2000 from the retractor positioned in the incision, such as to withdraw an instrument, apparatus, tissue, or body organ through the passageway of thetissue retractor 1000. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thesleeve 3000 may comprise a generallyannular portion 3100 and a generallycylindrical portion 3200. The generallyannular portion 3100 is shown having a generally flat proximal (upper)surface 3110, and an opposite, generally flat distal (downward)surface 3120. Sleevedistal surface 3120 may abut or otherwise contact or face the proximal portion offlexible tissue refractor 1000 when thesleeve 3000 is fully positioned with respect toretractor 3000 andinsert 1000. - The generally
cylindrical portion 3200 is shown extending distally from, and at substantially a right angle to, theannular portion 3100. The generallycylindrical portion 3200 is shown including a radially outwardly facingsurface 3210 and an inwardly facingsurface 3220. The inwardly facingsurface 3220 provides apassageway 3104. The generallycylindrical portion 3200 extends at least partially through theflexible tissue retractor 1000, and inFIGS. 5 and 6 the generallycylindrical portion 3200 extends through theretractor 1000 to extend distally beyond the distal end of theretractor 1000. - In
FIGS. 5 and 6 , theinsert 2000 is shown diposed within thepassageway 3104 provided by generallycylindrical portion 3200 ofsleeve 3000.Sleeve portion 3200 is, in turn, shown disposed within theflexible tissue retractor 1000. Theinsert 2000,sleeve 3000, and flexible tissue retractor may be assembled in any desired order, either before or after the tissue retractor is positioned in an incision. For instance,insert 2000 may be pressed intosleeve 3000, and the sleeve/insert subassembly may then be pressed intoretractor 1000 either before or after the retractor is positioned in the incision. Alternatively, thesleeve 3000 may be pressed or otherwise inserted into the retractor either before or after the retractor is positioned in the incision, and the insert may then be pressed into the sleeve. - Generally, the
tissue retractor 1000 will first be inserted into an incision, such as by deforming one or bothrings 1200/1400 to insert the retractor in the incision, or by using an insertion tool to insert the retractor in the incision. Thesleeve 3000 may then be inserted into theretractor 1000, such as by pressing the sleeve into the retractor. Theinsert 2000 may then be inserted into thesleeve 3000. - The
sleeve 3000 is shown having a member such as a retention feature for preventing the insert from being pressed completely through the sleeve/retractor into the body cavity, and to assist in removing theinsert 2000 from the retractor. Referring toFIG. 6 , a retention feature in the form of a generally circumferentially extending ledge orlip 3300 is shown extending generally radially inwardly at a distal end of the generallycylindrical portion 3200 ofsleeve 3000. Thelip 3300 may be circumferentially continuous, and may be sized and shaped to abuttingly engage a portion of the insert, such as the distal end of theouter body portion 2100. - In the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 , when theinsert 2000 and thesleeve 3000 are fully inserted withinretractor 1000, theseals 2544 are positioned below the distal end of theretractor 1000. Such an arrangement can provide an instrument pivot point below the retractor, and within the body cavity. - If desired, the
insert 2000 and/orsleeve 3000 may be partially withdrawn from the fully inserted configuration shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 , in a proximal direction to reposition the distal end of theinsert 2000 with respect to theretractor 1000. Accordingly, the positions where the surgical instruments exit theinsert 2000 can be varied in a generally continuous manner along theaxis 70, and the point where instruments exit theinsert 2000 can be located at a plurality of positions within the passageway provided by the refractor, or distally below the distal end of the retractor. - If desired, a kit may be provided with
different inserts 2000,different tissue retractors 1000, and/ordifferent sleeves 3000. For instance, the kit may include a plurality oftissue retractors 1000, each sized and/or shaped for a different incision size. The kit may include a plurality ofinserts 2000 having different instrument openings sizes and/or configurations. The kit may include sleeves with generally cylindrical portions having different lengths and/or diameters. - In order to withdraw the
insert 2000 from therefractor 1000 and incision, a portion of thesleeve 3000, such as theannular portion 3100, may be gripped with one or both hands (such as at opposite sides of the annular portion 3100), and the sleeve may be pulled proximally (upward inFIGS. 5 and 6 ) to withdrawn thesleeve 3000 and insert 2000 from thetissue retractor 1000. - The
sleeve 3000 may be formed of a non-metallic plastic or elastomeric material. Thesleeve 3000 may have a thickness of between about 0.004 inch and 0.025 inch, and may be formed of a relatively low friction, high puncture resistant material having a relatively high elongation before tearing, and be relatively resistant to silicone or other lubricants without breaking down or degrading. Onesuitable sleeve 3000 can be formed of sheet or film having a thickness of about 0.005 inch to about 0.007 inch.Sleeve 3000 may be formed to have a coefficient of friction less than that of theretractor 1000, and the coefficient of friction of thesleeve 3000 can be less than about 0.25, more particularly, less than about 0.20, and still more particularly, less than about 0.15. - In one embodiment,
sleeve 3000 may be formed of a relatively stiff, non-metallic plastic or elastomeric material having a hardness greater than the hardness of the tissue retractor, and a flexibility less than that of the tissue retractor. In another embodiment, the sleeve may be formed of a material that is relatively soft and flexible. One suitable material from whichsleeve 3000 may be formed is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer such as a Pellethane brand polyurethane available from Dow Chemical. -
Multiple inserts 2000 may be provided, such as two, three, or more inserts may be provided in a kit form for use in a single surgical procedures. For example, a first insert may be provided having two or more instrument openings, and a second insert may also be provided having multiple instrument openings. The first and second inserts may have the same number of instrument openings, or a different number of instrument openings. -
FIG. 7 is an schematic exploded view of aninsert 2000 similar to that shown inFIG. 4 , but having threeinstrument openings 2600, versus four instrument openings as shown inFIG. 1 . InFIG. 7 , the three instrument openings include one relatively larger instrument opening (such as to receive a laparascope or other relatively larger diameter device), and two relatively smaller instrument openings (such as to receive relatively smaller devices, such as 5 mm graspers, clip appliers, or the like). As shown inFIG. 7 , theinstrument channel member 2500 has three instrument channels corresponding to the three instrument openings, with one of the instrument channels shown being relatively larger in diameter than the other two instrument channels. Theinsert 2000 ofFIG. 7 can have generally the same shape and diameter as that ofFIG. 1 . Alternatively, if desired, the insert could have a different diameter and/or a different shape. -
FIG. 8 is a schematic depiction of how the insert ofFIG. 7 can be inserted into a sleeve 3000 (shown in half section), and theinsert 2000 andsleeve 3000 can, in turn, be inserted into a flexible tissue retractor 1000 (also shown in half section). As described above, thesleeve 3000 can include a retention feature in the form of a generally circumferentially extending ledge orlip 3300 is shown extending generally radially inwardly at a distal end of the generallycylindrical portion 3200 ofsleeve 3000. Thelip 3300 may be circumferentially continuous, and may be sized and shaped to abuttingly engage a portion of the insert, such as the distal end of theouter body portion 2100 of the insert. If desired, thesleeve 3000 can be formed of a relatively resilient material, and the inner diameter of theportion 3200 of thesleeve 3000 can be sized to engage the outer surface of the insert (such as by having a slightly smaller diameter than the insert 2000) so that the insert can be releasably positioned at multiple insertion depths within theportion 3200. In this way theinsert 2000 can be positioned at multiple insertion depths with respect to the flexible tissue retractor, withfeature 3300 being operable to prevent the insert from being inadvertently pushed into the body cavity. -
FIG. 9 illustrates atissue retractor 1000 disposed in an incision intissue 60, withinsert 2000 releasably supported in thesleeve 3000, andsleeve 3000 in turn releasably supported within thetissue retractor 1000. Theinsert 2000 is shown disposed at the distal end ofsleeve 3000, with the distal end of the insert abutting against member/retention lip 3300 of the sleeve. -
FIG. 9 also illustrates thesleeve 3000 can have an axial length longer than the axial length of theretractor 1000. If desired, the sleeve can be positioned at various depths within the retractor, so that the distal end of the sleeve (e.g. the distal end of the cylindrical portion 3200) can be positioned proximal or distal of the distal end of the retractor. InFIG. 9 , the distal end of the sleeve is shown disposed distally (below) the distal end of thetissue retractor 1000, so that the instrument exits 2016 of theinsert 2000 are positioned below the abdominal wall. The retention feature (e.g. lip member 3300) prevents the insert from being unintentionally pushed into theabdominal cavity 60A. Thefeature 3300 also facilitates removal of theinsert 2000 with thesleeve 3000 when the sleeve is withdrawn proximally from theflexible retractor 1000. Accordingly, the retractor can be left in the incision after removal of thesleeve 3000 carrying the insert. -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating how thesleeve 3000 and insert 2000 can be removed by fingers of a single hand grasping the edges of theportion 3100 ofsleeve 3000 and lifting the sleeve proximally (upward inFIG. 10 ), with the insert carried and retained by thesleeve 3000. The insert is shown being removed along with the sleeve when the sleeve is withdrawn from theretractor 1000, and with the retractor left in place in the incision intissue 60. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing how, once thesleeve 3000 and insert 2000 have been removed from the passageway provided byflexible retractor 1000, a specimen and/orspecimen bag 5000 can be removed proximally (upward inFIG. 11 ) from the body cavity (e.g.abdominal cavity 60A) through the passageway of theflexible retractor 1000, such as with angrasper instrument 6000 inserted through the passageway of the retractor. -
FIG. 12 shows a cross-sectional schematic illustration of an embodiment where aninsert 2000 is disposed within aflexible retractor 1000, without the use of asleeve 3000. Theflexible retractor 1000 is shown having an internal retention feature in the form of an internal rib orlip 1108 for retaining theinsert 2000 at a desired depth within the retractor. InFIG. 12 , thelip 1108 is shown positioned about midway along the length of the passageway provided byretractor 1000, so that the distal end of theinsert 2000 is disposed about midway along the length of the passageway of the retractor. -
FIG. 12 illustrates how the flexible support of the insert within theflexible retractor 1000 allows an instrument 7000 (e.g. a laparascope or instrument for manipulating/grasping tissue) extending through an instrument channel of theinsert 2000 can be employed to pivot theinsert 2000 itself, such as to provide an improved range of motion of the instrument, as compared to the range of motion provided by instrument supports and seals mounted above or below a retractor. -
FIG. 13 provides a schematic cross-sectional illustration of an assembly comprising aninsert 2000,sleeve 3000, andretractor 1000, where the insert includes zero closure seals in the form ofduckbill seals 2630 associated with the proximal end of the instrument access channels (for sealing instrument access channels when no instrument is inserted through the channel), and instrument seals in the form ofseptum seals 2640 operatively associated with the distal ends of the instrument access channels for sealing about instruments inserted into the instrument channels. Alternatively, theseals 2640 could be provided at the proximal end of the insert, and theseals 2630 could be provided at the distal end of the insert. - The devices disclosed herein can be designed to be disposed of after a single use, or they can be designed to be used multiple times. In either case, however, the device can be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use. Reconditioning can include any combination of the steps of disassembly of the device, followed by cleaning or replacement of particular pieces, and subsequent reassembly. In particular, the device can be disassembled, and any number of the particular pieces or parts of the device can be selectively replaced or removed in any combination. Upon cleaning and/or replacement of particular parts, the device can be reassembled for subsequent use either at a reconditioning facility, or by a surgical team immediately prior to a surgical procedure. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that reconditioning of a device can utilize a variety of techniques for disassembly, cleaning/replacement, and reassembly. Use of such techniques, and the resulting reconditioned device, are all within the scope of the present application.
- Preferably, the invention described herein will be processed before surgery. First, a new or used instrument is obtained and if necessary cleaned. The instrument can then be sterilized. In one sterilization technique, the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag. The container and instrument are then placed in a field of radiation that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, x-rays, or high-energy electrons. The radiation kills bacteria on the instrument and in the container. The sterilized instrument can then be stored in the sterile container. The sealed container keeps the instrument sterile until it is opened in the medical facility.
- It is preferred that device is sterilized. This can be done by any number of ways known to those skilled in the art including beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, and a liquid bath (e.g., cold soak).
- One skilled in the art will appreciate further features and advantages of the invention based on the above-described embodiments. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited by what has been particularly shown and described, except as indicated by the appended claims. All publications and references cited herein are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
Claims (15)
1. A medical device comprising:
a tissue retractor comprising a flexible member having an outer surface for engaging a body incision and an inner surface defining a passageway; and
at least one insert having at least one instrument opening, the insert releasably supported within the passageway defined by the flexible member; and
wherein the insert is positionable at different insertion depths within the passageway defined by the flexible member.
2. The medical device of claim 1 wherein the insert is positionable at an insertion depth wherein a proximal end of the insert is positioned distally of a proximal end of the flexible member.
3. The medical device of claim 1 wherein the insert is positionable at an insertion depth wherein a distal end of the insert is positioned distally of a distal end of the flexible member.
4. The medical device of claim 1 comprising at least first and second inserts, each insert being releasably supportable within the passageway, and the inserts being interchangeable one with the other.
5. The medical device of claim 4 wherein the first and second inserts are interchangeable in the passageway without removing the flexible member from the body incision.
6. The medical device of claim 4 wherein the first insert comprises multiple instrument openings.
7. The medical device of claim 6 wherein the second insert comprises multiple instrument openings.
8. The medical device of claim 4 wherein at least one insert comprises more instrument openings than at least one other insert.
9. A method of accessing a body cavity through an incision, the method comprising:
positioning a flexible tissue retractor in the incision, wherein the tissue refractor provides a passageway extending through the incision;
releasably positioning a first insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway provided by the flexible tissue retractor;
removing the first insert from the passageway provided by the tissue retractor;
positioning a second insert having at least one instrument opening in the passageway.
10. The method of claim 9 wherein at least one of the inserts comprises multiple instrument openings.
11. The method of claim 9 wherein the first insert and the second insert have a different number of instrument openings.
12. The method of claim 9 wherein the step of positioning at least one of the first and second inserts comprises pressing an insert into the tissue retractor.
13. The method of claim 9 further comprising positioning a removable sleeve within the passageway, wherein at least a portion of the sleeve is disposed between an insert and a portion of the flexible tissue retractor.
14. A method of accessing a body cavity through an incision, the method comprising:
positioning a flexible tissue retractor in the incision, wherein the tissue refractor provides a passageway extending through the incision;
releasably positioning an insert having at least one instrument opening at a first depth in the passageway provided by the flexible tissue retractor; and
repositioning the insert to a second depth in the passageway.
15. The method of claim 15 wherein the step of repositioning the insert is performed without removing the flexible tissue retractor from the incision.
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