US20130060093A1 - Instrument access device - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to an instrument access device. This invention also relates to a method of performing a surgical procedure. In one embodiment this invention relates to a method of performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure.
- the device of the invention comprises at least one instrument seal to effect a seal around at least one instrument extended through the device, the instrument seal being configured to be arranged in sealing relationship to a body of a patient.
- the device preferably has a distal anchoring member for location within a wound interior.
- the device preferably also has a retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
- the device comprises a first instrument seal to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device, and a second instrument seal to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device.
- the device may comprise a third instrument seal to effect a seal around a third instrument extended through the device.
- the first instrument seal may be spaced apart from the second instrument seal.
- the first instrument seal may be formed separately from the second instrument seal.
- the first instrument seal may have a larger radial dimension than the second instrument seal.
- the instrument seal may be of a gelatinous elastomeric material.
- the device comprises a proximal member for location externally of a wound opening.
- the retractor member may extend at least between the distal anchoring member and the proximal member.
- the retractor member may extend in two layers between the distal anchoring member and the proximal member.
- a first end portion of the retractor member may be fixed to the proximal member.
- the retractor member may be movable relative to the distal anchoring member.
- a second end portion of the retractor member may be movable relative to the proximal member.
- the retractor member may extend distally from the proximal member to the distal anchoring member, may be looped around the distal anchoring member, and may extend proximally from the distal anchoring member to the proximal member.
- the proximal member may comprise an inner part and an outer part. The retractor member may extend between the inner part and the outer part.
- the instrument seal is spaced proximally of the proximal member.
- the device may comprise at least one connector member to connect the proximal member to the at least one instrument seal.
- the connector member facilitates a degree of lateral movement of the instrument while maintaining the seal.
- the connector member may comprise a sleeve.
- the connector member may be of a laterally flexible material.
- the connector member may be of a longitudinally rigid material.
- the connector member may be of a rubber-like material.
- the connector member may be of a longitudinally flexible material.
- the instrument seal is mounted to the connector member.
- the instrument seal may be releasably mounted to the connector member.
- the instrument seal may comprise a mounting part to mount the instrument seal to the connector member.
- the mounting part may be of a rigid material.
- the instrument seal may comprise a sealing part to effect a seal around an instrument extended through the device, the sealing part being overmoulded over at least part of the mounting part.
- the connector member is mounted to the proximal member.
- the connector member may be releasably mounted to the proximal member.
- the connector member may be mounted to the proximal member in an interference fit arrangement.
- the connector member may be mounted to the proximal member in a snap-fit arrangement.
- the connector member may comprise at least one protrusion for engagement with the proximal member.
- the protrusion can be resilient.
- the device may comprise a clamp member to clamp the connector member to the proximal member.
- the connector member may be inclined relative to the proximal member.
- the device may comprise a reinforcement element to reinforce the connector member.
- the reinforcement element may be of a rigid material.
- the reinforcement element may be embedded within the connector member.
- the invention also provides a method of performing a surgical procedure utilising the device of the invention.
- an instrument access device comprising at least one instrument seal, a distal anchoring member, and a retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member; inserting the distal anchoring member within the wound interior; retracting laterally the sides of the wound opening using the retracting member; inserting one or more surgical instruments through the instrument seal into the wound opening; severing one or more body parts in the wound interior; and removing the one or more body parts through the wound opening.
- the method comprises the step of creating the wound opening.
- the wound opening may be created by creating a skin incision, and subsequently forcing tissue apart.
- the wound opening may be created using a Hasson cut-down incision.
- the method comprises the step of inserting an instrument access device at least partially through the wound opening.
- the instrument access device may be inserted at least partially through the wound opening using an introducer device.
- the method may comprise the step of inserting at least part of the instrument access device into the introducer device.
- the method may comprise the step of inserting the introducer device at least partially through the wound opening.
- the method may comprise the step of ejecting at least part of the instrument access device from the introducer device within the wound interior.
- the method may comprise the step of removing the introducer device from the wound opening.
- the method comprises the step of retracting the wound opening.
- the method comprises the step of insufflating the wound interior.
- the one or more surgical instruments are inserted through the instrument access device.
- the one or more body parts may be removed through the instrument access device.
- the one or more body parts may be removed through one or more seal members of the instrument access device.
- the method may comprise the step of detaching one or more seal members of the instrument access device from a retractor member of the instrument access device.
- the one or more body parts may be removed through the retractor member.
- the surgical instrument may comprise a shaft having at least one bend in the shaft.
- the bend may be a fixed bend.
- the surgical instrument may comprise a shaft and an end effector at a distal end of the shaft.
- the end effector may be rotatable relative to the shaft.
- the method comprises a method of performing a laparoscopic surgical procedure. In another case the method comprises a method of performing a cholecystectomy procedure.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an instrument access device according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the instrument access device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument access device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are views similar to FIGS. 1 and 2 of another instrument access device according to the invention.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 are views similar to FIGS. 1 and 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention.
- FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an instrument seal of the instrument access device of FIGS. 6 and 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument seal of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a mounting part of the instrument access device of FIGS. 6 and 7 ;
- FIG. 11 is an isometric view of another instrument access device according to the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument access device of FIG. 11 ;
- FIGS. 13 and 14 are respectively isometric and cross sectional views of another instrument access device of the invention.
- FIGS. 15 and 16 are isometric views of another instrument access device according to the invention, in use.
- FIG. 17 is an exploded, isometric view of another instrument access device according to the invention.
- FIG. 18 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of the instrument access device of FIG. 17 ;
- FIGS. 19 to 21 are views similar to FIG. 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention, in use;
- FIG. 22 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention.
- FIG. 23 is a plan view of the instrument access device of FIG. 22 ;
- FIG. 24 is a plan view of part of the instrument access device of FIG. 22 ;
- FIG. 25 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of the instrument access device of FIG. 22 , in use;
- FIG. 26 is an isometric view of a pack
- FIG. 27 is an isometric view of medical devices suitable for use in performing a surgical procedure according to the invention.
- FIGS. 28 to 36 are isometric views illustrating insertion of an instrument access device into a wound opening
- FIGS. 37 to 44 are isometric views illustrating performing a surgical procedure using surgical instruments inserted through the instrument access device of FIGS. 28 to 36 ;
- FIGS. 45 to 48 are isometric views illustrating removal of a body part through the instrument access device of FIGS. 28 to 36 .
- FIGS. 1 to 3 there is illustrated an instrument access device 1 according to the invention.
- the device 1 is suitable for use during laparoscopic surgery to facilitate instrument access to an insufflated abdominal cavity while maintaining pneumoperitoneum.
- the device 1 comprises a distal anchoring ring, a retractor member, a proximal ring assembly 2 , a connector sleeve 3 , and an instrument seal 4 .
- the distal anchoring ring and the retractor member are not illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 .
- One such retractor is described in our US 2005-0090717 A, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the distal anchoring ring is located within a wound interior, in use.
- the distal anchoring ring is provided in the form of an O-ring.
- the proximal ring assembly 2 is located externally of a wound opening, in use.
- the proximal ring assembly 2 comprises an inner ring part 5 and an outer ring part 6 .
- the inner ring part 5 is provided in the form of an O-ring.
- the retractor member may be employed to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
- the refractor member extends between the distal anchoring ring and the proximal ring assembly 2 in two layers. A first end of the retractor member is fixed to the inner ring part 5 .
- the retractor member extends distally from the inner ring part 5 to the distal anchoring ring, is looped around the distal anchoring ring, extends proximally from the distal anchoring ring to the proximal ring assembly 2 , and extends proximally between the inner ring part 5 and the outer ring part 6 .
- the refractor member is slidably movable relative to the distal anchoring ring, and a second end of the retractor member is slidably movable between the inner ring part 5 and the outer ring part 6 .
- the retractor member is provided in the form of a sleeve.
- the instrument seal 4 may be employed to effect a seal around an instrument extended through the device 1 .
- the instrument seal 4 is arranged in sealing relationship to a body of a patient, in use.
- the instrument seal 4 is spaced proximally of the proximal ring assembly 2 .
- the instrument seal 4 is of a gelatinous elastomeric material.
- the connector sleeve 3 connects the proximal ring assembly 2 to the instrument seal 4 .
- the connector sleeve 3 is of a laterally flexible and longitudinally rigid material.
- the connector sleeve 3 is of a rubber-like material, such as polyurethane.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the offset port 1 with the rubber tube 3 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates an insufflation port 50 , a gel housing 51 , a gel cap 52 , the rubber offset tube 3 , the outer proximal ring 6 , and the proximal ‘O’ ring 5 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates the offset port 1 with the rubber tube 3 , the insufflation port 50 , and the outer proximal ring 6 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates the gel 4 , the gel housing 51 , the proximal ‘O’ ring 5 , and the rubber offset tube 3 which is flexible enough to allow full range of motion for an instrument.
- the structural rigidity in the rubber offset tube wall 3 allows an instrument to be passed through the valve 1 without support from the surgeon's other hand.
- a wound opening is created in a tissue wall, and the distal anchoring ring is inserted through the wound opening into the wound interior.
- the proximal ring assembly 2 is located externally of the wound opening, with the retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member through the wound opening.
- the second end of the retractor member is pulled proximally relative to the proximal ring assembly 2 to retract laterally the sides of the wound opening.
- An instrument may then be inserted through the instrument seal 4 , extended through the connector sleeve 3 , extended through the retracted wound opening and into the wound interior.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 there is illustrated another instrument access device 10 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 1 of FIGS. 1 to 3 , and similar elements in FIGS. 4 and 5 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- the device 10 comprises a first instrument seal 14 , a second instrument seal 24 , a first connector sleeve 13 and a second connector sleeve 23 .
- the first instrument seal 14 may be employed to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device 10 .
- the second instrument seal 24 may be employed to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device 10 .
- the first instrument seal 14 is formed separately from the second instrument seal 24 , and is spaced apart from the second instrument seal 24 .
- the first instrument seal 14 has a larger diameter than the second instrument seal 24 .
- the first connector sleeve 13 connects the proximal ring assembly 2 to the first instrument seal 14 .
- the second connector sleeve 23 connects the proximal ring assembly 2 to the second instrument sleeve 24 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates the double offset port 10 .
- the ports 14 , 24 may be for 5 mm or 10 mm or other sized instruments.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the gel 24 , e.g. 5 mm port, the gel 14 , e.g. 10 mm port, the outer proximal ring 6 , and the rubber offset components 13 , 23 , which are flexible to allow full range of instrument motion.
- the structural rigidity of the rubber offset component legs 13 , 23 allow the surgeon to pass instruments through the ports 14 , 24 without needing to support it with his other hand.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the double offset port 10 , the gel caps 52 , the gels 14 , 24 , the gel housings 51 , the rubber offset components 13 , 23 , the proximal ‘O’ ring 5 , and the outer proximal ring 6 .
- FIGS. 6 to 10 there is illustrated another instrument access device 70 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 10 of FIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements in FIGS. 6 to 10 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- a retractor 400 is illustrated and comprises a distal anchoring ring in the form of an O-ring 401 .
- a retractor member comprises a sleeve 402 which in this case extends in two layers between the distal anchoring ring 401 and the proximal ring assembly 2 .
- the device 70 comprises a first instrument seal 71 , a second instrument seal 72 , a third instrument seal 73 , a first connector sleeve 74 , a second connector sleeve 75 , and a third connector sleeve 76 .
- Each instrument seal 71 , 72 , 73 may be employed to effect a seal around a separate instrument extended through the device 70 .
- Each instrument seal 71 , 72 , 73 is formed separately from the other instrument seals 71 , 72 , 73 , and is spaced apart from the other instrument seals 71 , 72 , 73 .
- the first instrument seal 71 has a diameter equal to the diameter of the second instrument seal 72 .
- the third instrument seal 73 has a larger diameter than the second instrument seal 72 .
- Each connector sleeve 74 , 75 , 76 connects the proximal ring assembly 2 to one of the instrument seals 71 , 72 , 73 .
- Each instrument seal 71 , 72 , 73 comprises a sealing part 77 of a gelatinous elastomeric material, and a mounting part 78 of a rigid material.
- the sealing part 77 effects a seal around an instrument extended through the device 70 .
- the mounting part 78 facilitates releasable mounting of the instrument seal 71 , 72 , 73 to the connector sleeve 74 , 75 , 76 in a gas-tight manner.
- the mounting part 78 comprises an outwardly protruding barb 79 for an interference fit between the mounting part 78 and the connector sleeve 74 , 75 , 76 .
- the sealing part 77 is overmoulded over part of the mounting part 78 to connect the sealing part 77 to the mounting part 78 .
- the device 70 comprises a connector base 80 to releasably mount the connector sleeves 74 , 75 , 76 to the inner ring part 5 in a gas-tight manner.
- the base 80 comprises outwardly protruding ridges 81 for an interference fit between the base 80 and the inner ring part 5 .
- a rigid reinforcement ring 82 is embedded within the base 80 to reinforce the base 80 .
- Each connector sleeve 74 , 75 , 76 is inclined relative to the proximal ring assembly 2 ( FIG. 7 ).
- FIG. 6 illustrates an insufflation line 83 , a luer connection 84 , the 5 mm gel port 72 , the 12 mm gel port 73 , a removal ring 85 , a removal ribbon 86 , the 5 mm gel port 71 , the outer proximal ring 6 , an insufflation cup 87 , the 5 mm rubber leg 74 , and the 12 mm rubber leg 76 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates the luer connector 84 , the insufflation line 83 , the 5 mm leg 75 , the insufflation cup 87 , the gas seal 81 , the outer proximal ring 6 , the overmould support ring 82 for the triport boot 80 , the 5 mm overmoulded gel 72 , the 5 mm overmould tube 75 , the 12 mm overmould gel 73 , the 12 mm overmould tube 78 , the interference fit between the barb 79 on the overmould tube 78 and the rubber 12 mm leg 76 , the triport boot 80 , the inner proximal ring 5 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates the 5 mm gel 77 overmoulded onto the 5 mm overmould tube 78 , with the barb section 79 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates the 5 mm gel 77 overmoulded onto the 5 mm overmould tube 78 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates the 5 mm gel overmould tube 78 with the barb 79 for the interference fit on the 5 mm rubber leg 74 .
- FIGS. 11 and 12 there is illustrated another instrument access device 90 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 70 of FIGS. 6 to 10 , and similar elements in FIGS. 11 and 12 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- the connector base 80 comprises three resilient finger protrusions 91 which are engagable with the inner ring part 5 for a snap-fit mounting of the connector base 80 to the inner ring part 5 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates that a surgeon may reach under the outer proximal ring 6 and press on the clip 91 using an arrow A with a finger to release the connector base 80 .
- FIGS. 13 and 14 there is illustrated another instrument access device 300 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 90 of FIGS. 11 and 12 , and similar elements in FIGS. 13 and 14 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- the connector base 80 of the device comprises an extended skirt attachment means provided by a ring 301 having a circumferentially extending protrusion 302 which is engagable with the inner ring part 5 for monitoring of the connector base 80 to the inner ring part 5 .
- the ring 301 is of a shape that engages with an undercut surface 305 of the proximal ring. The advantages of this arrangement include ease of manufacture as the ring 301 is integral with the base 80 .
- the engagement of the protrusion 302 with the undercut surface 305 provides a particularly secure attachment that allows instruments to be manipulated within the device.
- the protrusion 302 extends circumferentially fully around the ring, a surgeon can readily engage the ring 301 and push it out of engagement with the inner ring part 5 . In this way the base 80 may be disengaged and removed if, for example, the surgeon wishes to remove a large piece of tissue, organ or body part.
- FIGS. 15 and 16 there is illustrated another instrument access device 100 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 70 of FIGS. 6 to 10 , and similar elements in FIGS. 15 and 16 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- the device 100 comprises two clamp parts 101 , 102 .
- the clamp parts 101 , 102 may be secured together around the connector base 80 and the proximal ring assembly 2 to clamp the connector base 80 to the proximal ring assembly 2 .
- FIGS. 17 and 18 illustrate a further instrument access device 20 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 10 of FIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements in FIGS. 17 and 18 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- the device 20 comprises a first instrument seal 25 , a second instrument seal 26 , a third instrument seal 27 , a fourth instrument seal 28 , a first connector sleeve 21 , a second connector sleeve 22 , a third connector sleeve 123 , and a fourth connector sleeve 124 .
- Each instrument seal 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 may be employed to effect a seal around a separate instrument extended through the device 20 .
- Each instrument seal 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 is formed separately from the other instrument seals 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , and is spaced apart from the other instrument seals 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 .
- the first instrument seal 25 has a smaller diameter than the second instrument seal 26 .
- the second instrument seal 26 has a diameter equal to the diameter of the third instrument seal 27 .
- the fourth instrument seal 28 has a larger diameter than the third instrument seal 27 .
- Each connector sleeve 21 , 22 , 123 , 124 connects the proximal ring assembly 2 to one of the instrument seals 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 .
- FIG. 17 illustrates the rubber multiport cap 20 with for example 5 mm port 25 , 10 mm port 26 , 10 mm port 27 , 12 mm port 28 , and integrally moulded sealing flanges 53 . Various combinations of ports are possible.
- FIG. 17 also illustrates the proximal ‘O’ ring 5 , the outer proximal ring 6 , and a docking ring 54 for the rubber multiport cap.
- the device 20 is suitable for large incisions, for example 2-4 cm.
- FIG. 18 illustrates the gel 25 , for example 5 mm instrument port, the gel 26 , for example 10 mm instrument port, the gel 28 , for example 12 mm instrument port, the gel caps 52 , the gel housings 55 , the docking ring 54 for the rubber port cap, the gas seal engagement point 55 , the proximal ‘O’ ring 5 , and the outer proximal ring 6 .
- FIGS. 17 and 18 illustrate the series of valves 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 mounted on the rubber offset tubes 21 , 22 , 123 , 124 .
- the offset sleeves 21 , 22 , 123 , 124 are of rubber, which has enough lateral flexibility for full instrument range of motion, but the longitudinal structural rigidity of the rubber tubes 21 , 22 , 123 , 124 means the surgeon can introduce an instrument as a single-handed procedure.
- FIGS. 19 to 21 there is illustrated another instrument access device 30 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 10 of FIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements in FIGS. 19 to 21 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- both the first connector sleeve 13 and the second connector sleeve 23 are of a longitudinally flexible material.
- the first instrument seal 14 has a diameter equal to the second instrument seal 24 .
- the distal anchoring ring 31 , the retractor member 32 , the wound opening 33 , the first instrument 34 extended through the device 30 , and the second instrument 35 extended through the device 30 are illustrated in FIGS. 19 to 21 .
- FIGS. 19 to 21 illustrate the twin valve sleeves 13 , 23 .
- FIG. 19 illustrates the gel valve 24 , the gel valve 14 , and the “trousers” double sleeve 13 , 23 .
- FIG. 20 illustrates the instrument 34 inserted in the valve 14 .
- FIG. 21 illustrates the instruments 34 , 35 in both the gel valves 14 , 24 . Each can be manipulated easily without causing leakage in the other.
- the port 30 has at least two separate valves 14 , 24 for individual instruments 34 , 35 .
- Each valve 14 , 24 have its own sleeve portion 13 , 23 . Consequently, movement of any instrument 34 , 35 should not affect the seal around any other instrument 34 , 35 .
- FIGS. 22 to 25 there is illustrated another instrument access device 40 according to the invention, which is similar to the instrument access device 30 of FIGS. 19 to 21 , and similar elements in FIGS. 22 to 25 are assigned the same reference numerals.
- instrument seals 14 , 24 are located at the proximal ring assembly 2 .
- No connector sleeves are provided.
- FIG. 22 illustrates the first gel 14 , a dividing wall 56 , and the second gel 24 .
- FIG. 23 is a plan view of the device 40 .
- FIG. 24 illustrates the first gel semicircle 14 , the second gel semicircle 24 , and holes 57 for locating pins.
- the gels 14 , 24 are split in two. Two instruments 34 , 35 can be used. Because they are in independent gels 14 , 24 neither causes leaks in the other.
- FIGS. 26 to 48 there is illustrated a method of performing a surgical procedure according to the invention.
- the surgical procedure performed is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure.
- a number of medical devices may be employed to perform the procedure for example a scalpel 201 , an introducer device 202 , an instrument access device 203 , an insufflator 204 , a camera device 205 , and various surgical instruments 206 .
- the introducer device 202 and the instrument access device 203 are supplied in a pack 207 .
- the pack 207 is opened ( FIG. 26 ), and the introducer device 202 and the instrument access device 203 are removed from the pack 207 ( FIG. 27 ).
- FIG. 26 illustrates the peel off lid 208 , the triport device 203 , the injector introducer 202 , and the plastic blister pack tray 207 which is a sterile pack.
- the user peels open the tray lid 208 .
- FIG. 27 illustrates the injector introducer 202 , the thumbswitch 209 , the blunt dissecting tip 210 , the distal ring 211 , the sleeve 212 , the removal ribbon 213 , the removal ring 214 , the insufflation line 215 , the 5 mm ports 216 , the 12 mm port 217 , and the outer proximal ring 218 .
- the user removes the introducer 202 , and the triport 203 .
- the distal ring 211 of the instrument access device 203 is inserted into the introducer device 202 ( FIG. 28 ), and the scalpel 201 is used to create a wound opening 219 ( FIG. 29 ).
- FIG. 28 the user inserts the distal ring 211 into the end of the injector introducer 202 .
- FIG. 29 illustrates the scalpel 201 , the blade 220 , and the abdominal wall 221 .
- the surgeon creates either a 15-20 mm skin incision 219 through the skin and the fascia layers but not through the peritoneum, or cuts all the way through to the abdominal cavity with a Hasson cut-down incision 219 .
- the introducer device 202 is inserted through the wound opening 219 until the distal ring 211 of the instrument access device 203 is within the wound interior ( FIGS. 30 and 31 ).
- the tip of the injector introducer 202 is placed in the skin incision 219 or the Hasson cut-down incision 219 .
- downward pressure and axial rotation of the injector introducer 202 cause the blunt dissecting tip 210 to burrow through the peritoneum to the abdomen ( FIG. 31 ). This may take place while the abdomen is insufflated.
- the injector 202 is easily passed through the pre-made incision ( FIG. 31 ).
- the thumbstitch 209 of the introducer device 202 is depressed to eject the distal ring 211 of the instrument access device 203 into the wound interior ( FIG. 32 ), and the introducer device 202 is removed from the wound opening 219 ( FIG. 33 ).
- FIG. 32 the thumbswitch 209 is pressed downwards to eject the distal ring 211 .
- the injector introducer 202 is removed from the incision 219 leaving the distal ring 211 in the abdomen.
- the sleeve 212 is pulled upwards to engage the distal ring 211 with the underside of the abdominal wall.
- the sleeve 212 of the instrument access device 203 is pulled proximally and the outer proximal ring 218 is pushed distally to retract laterally the sides of the wound opening 219 ( FIG. 34 ).
- the excess sleeve material is cut-away, and the removal ribbon 213 is pulled proximally to remove any excess ribbon from the wound interior ( FIG. 35 ).
- FIG. 34 the user keeps upward tension on the sleeve 212 , and the outer proximal ring 218 is pushed down until sufficient retraction is achieved.
- FIG. 35 the removal ribbon 213 is gently pulled to remove slackness from inside the abdomen. The excess sleeve 212 is cut and removed.
- the insufflator 204 is connected to the insufflation line 215 to insufflate the abdomen ( FIG. 36 ), and one or more instruments 206 may be inserted through the ports 216 , 217 ( FIG. 37 ).
- FIG. 36 illustrates the insufflation supply 204 , the insufflation line 215 , the gel ports 216 , 217 .
- the insufflation line 215 is attached to the insufflation supply 204 .
- up to three instruments 206 may be used simultaneously through the triport 203 .
- Each leg 216 , 217 have an individual gel valve on top.
- the legs 216 , 217 are rubbery and so can accommodate the instruments 206 moving off axis. Moving one instrument 206 does not cause leaks in either of the other two instruments 206 .
- Instruments 206 may be inserted through the ports 216 , 217 of the instrument access device 203 to access the wound interior, and/or the camera 205 may be inserted through one of the ports 216 , 217 to access the wound interior ( FIG. 38 ).
- the camera 205 has a light source 222 inclined at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the camera 205 , and the instruments 206 are straight.
- FIG. 38 there are two 5 mm ports 216 and one 12 mm port 217 .
- FIG. 38 illustrates the 5 mm camera 205 , the 5 mm instruments 206 , the insufflation supply 204 , the abdominal wall 221 , and the 12 mm port 217 .
- One of the instruments 206 may be used to pivot the gall bladder 223 upwards and also pivot the liver 224 upwards ( FIG. 39 ). The other instrument 206 may then be issued to clamp the cystic bile duct and to sever the gall bladder 223 for removal.
- FIG. 39 illustrates the straight retracting instrument 206 , the gall bladder 223 , the liver 224 , and the dissecting instrument 206 .
- the straight retracting instrument 206 grasps the gall bladder 223 and lifts it up. This also retracts the liver 224 out of the way. The dissecting instrument 206 can then isolate the gall bladder 223 . Vision is provided by the 5 mm scope 205 .
- One of the instruments 206 may have a bend or curved section 225 close to the instrument distal end ( FIGS. 40 and 41 ).
- the bend section 225 may be a fixed bend.
- FIG. 40 illustrates the 5 mm shaft 206 , the bent/bendable instrument 206 with the end effector 226 which may rotate, the 12 mm end effector 227 , and the rotating thumbwheel 228 which may rotate the end effector 226 .
- FIG. 41 illustrates the bent instrument 206 retracting the gall bladder 223 , the liver 224 , and the increased distance between the instrument handle 229 and the laparoscope 205 .
- One or more of the instruments 206 may have a bend or curved section 230 close to the instrument proximal end ( FIG. 42 ).
- the bendable or bent shafts 206 near the handle 229 and/or the end effector 226 may increase the space available for the surgeon's hands.
- the radius of curvature of the bend or curved section 225 of the instrument 206 and the length of the end effector 226 may be varied to suit requirements.
- the instrument 206 has a larger radius of curvature bent/curved section 225 , and a larger end effector 226 .
- the light source 222 may be provided parallel to and in-line with the longitudinal axis of the camera 205 ( FIGS. 43 and 44 ).
- FIG. 43 illustrates the in-line light source 222 on the laparosope 205 , the curved shaft 206 , and the large head grasper 226 , e.g. up to 4 cm.
- FIG. 44 illustrates the grasping instrument 206 in the non-dominant hand, the dissecting instrument 206 in the dominant hand, the in-line light source 222 , the gall bladder 223 , and the liver 224 .
- One or more body parts may be removed from the wound interior.
- the body part may be removed through the ports 216 , 217 of the instrument access device 203 ( FIGS. 45 and 46 ).
- the valve ports 216 , 217 may be detached from a retractor base 231 of the instrument access device 203 ( FIG. 47 ), and the body part may be removed through the retractor base 231 ( FIG. 48 ).
- FIG. 45 illustrates the 12 mm valve 217 , and the resected gall bladder 223 . Due to the highly elastic nature of the gel material, specimens such as the gall bladder 223 may be extracted through the large 12 mm leg 217 of the triport 203 ( FIG. 46 ).
- FIG. 47 illustrates the triport valves 216 , 217 removed from the retractor base 231 , the retracted and protected incision 219 , and the resected gall bladder 223 .
- the gall bladder 223 is easily removed through the retracted/protected incision 219 ( FIG. 48 ).
- the triport valves 216 , 217 may be re-attached for final laparoscopic examination prior to removing the device 203 at the end of the procedure.
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Abstract
An instrument access device comprises at least a first instrument seal 71 to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device and a second instrument seal 72 to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device. The instrument seals 71, 72 are configured to be arranged in a sealing relationship to a body of a patient. The device also comprises a distal anchoring ring 401 for location within a wound interior and a retractor member 402 extending proximally from the distal anchoring ring 401 to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
Description
- This invention relates to an instrument access device. This invention also relates to a method of performing a surgical procedure. In one embodiment this invention relates to a method of performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure.
- The device of the invention comprises at least one instrument seal to effect a seal around at least one instrument extended through the device, the instrument seal being configured to be arranged in sealing relationship to a body of a patient. The device preferably has a distal anchoring member for location within a wound interior. The device preferably also has a retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening. Preferably the device comprises a first instrument seal to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device, and a second instrument seal to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device. By providing the two seal arrangement, this ensures that insertion or manipulation or removal of the second instrument does not adversely effect the seal around the first instrument. The device may comprise a third instrument seal to effect a seal around a third instrument extended through the device. The first instrument seal may be spaced apart from the second instrument seal. The first instrument seal may be formed separately from the second instrument seal. The first instrument seal may have a larger radial dimension than the second instrument seal. The instrument seal may be of a gelatinous elastomeric material.
- In one case the device comprises a proximal member for location externally of a wound opening. The retractor member may extend at least between the distal anchoring member and the proximal member. The retractor member may extend in two layers between the distal anchoring member and the proximal member. A first end portion of the retractor member may be fixed to the proximal member. The retractor member may be movable relative to the distal anchoring member. A second end portion of the retractor member may be movable relative to the proximal member. The retractor member may extend distally from the proximal member to the distal anchoring member, may be looped around the distal anchoring member, and may extend proximally from the distal anchoring member to the proximal member. The proximal member may comprise an inner part and an outer part. The retractor member may extend between the inner part and the outer part.
- In another embodiment the instrument seal is spaced proximally of the proximal member. The device may comprise at least one connector member to connect the proximal member to the at least one instrument seal. The connector member facilitates a degree of lateral movement of the instrument while maintaining the seal. The connector member may comprise a sleeve. The connector member may be of a laterally flexible material. The connector member may be of a longitudinally rigid material. The connector member may be of a rubber-like material. The connector member may be of a longitudinally flexible material.
- In another case the instrument seal is mounted to the connector member. The instrument seal may be releasably mounted to the connector member. The instrument seal may comprise a mounting part to mount the instrument seal to the connector member. The mounting part may be of a rigid material. The instrument seal may comprise a sealing part to effect a seal around an instrument extended through the device, the sealing part being overmoulded over at least part of the mounting part.
- In one embodiment the connector member is mounted to the proximal member. The connector member may be releasably mounted to the proximal member. The connector member may be mounted to the proximal member in an interference fit arrangement. The connector member may be mounted to the proximal member in a snap-fit arrangement. The connector member may comprise at least one protrusion for engagement with the proximal member. The protrusion can be resilient. The device may comprise a clamp member to clamp the connector member to the proximal member. The connector member may be inclined relative to the proximal member. The device may comprise a reinforcement element to reinforce the connector member. The reinforcement element may be of a rigid material. The reinforcement element may be embedded within the connector member.
- The invention also provides a method of performing a surgical procedure utilising the device of the invention.
- According to the invention there is provided a method of performing a surgical procedure comprising the steps of:
- providing an instrument access device comprising at least one instrument seal, a distal anchoring member, and a retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member;
inserting the distal anchoring member within the wound interior;
retracting laterally the sides of the wound opening using the retracting member;
inserting one or more surgical instruments through the instrument seal into the wound opening;
severing one or more body parts in the wound interior; and
removing the one or more body parts through the wound opening. - In one embodiment of the invention the method comprises the step of creating the wound opening. The wound opening may be created by creating a skin incision, and subsequently forcing tissue apart. The wound opening may be created using a Hasson cut-down incision.
- In one case the method comprises the step of inserting an instrument access device at least partially through the wound opening. The instrument access device may be inserted at least partially through the wound opening using an introducer device. The method may comprise the step of inserting at least part of the instrument access device into the introducer device. The method may comprise the step of inserting the introducer device at least partially through the wound opening. The method may comprise the step of ejecting at least part of the instrument access device from the introducer device within the wound interior. The method may comprise the step of removing the introducer device from the wound opening.
- In another embodiment the method comprises the step of retracting the wound opening.
- In another case the method comprises the step of insufflating the wound interior.
- In one embodiment the one or more surgical instruments are inserted through the instrument access device. The one or more body parts may be removed through the instrument access device. The one or more body parts may be removed through one or more seal members of the instrument access device. The method may comprise the step of detaching one or more seal members of the instrument access device from a retractor member of the instrument access device. The one or more body parts may be removed through the retractor member.
- The surgical instrument may comprise a shaft having at least one bend in the shaft. The bend may be a fixed bend. The surgical instrument may comprise a shaft and an end effector at a distal end of the shaft. The end effector may be rotatable relative to the shaft.
- In one case the method comprises a method of performing a laparoscopic surgical procedure. In another case the method comprises a method of performing a cholecystectomy procedure.
- The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description of some embodiments thereof, given by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: —
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the instrument access device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument access device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 4 and 5 are views similar toFIGS. 1 and 2 of another instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIGS. 6 and 7 are views similar toFIGS. 1 and 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIG. 8 is an isometric view of an instrument seal of the instrument access device ofFIGS. 6 and 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument seal ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a mounting part of the instrument access device ofFIGS. 6 and 7 ; -
FIG. 11 is an isometric view of another instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional, side view of the instrument access device ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIGS. 13 and 14 are respectively isometric and cross sectional views of another instrument access device of the invention; -
FIGS. 15 and 16 are isometric views of another instrument access device according to the invention, in use; -
FIG. 17 is an exploded, isometric view of another instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIG. 18 is a view similar toFIG. 3 of the instrument access device ofFIG. 17 ; -
FIGS. 19 to 21 are views similar toFIG. 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention, in use; -
FIG. 22 is a view similar toFIG. 3 of another instrument access device according to the invention; -
FIG. 23 is a plan view of the instrument access device ofFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 24 is a plan view of part of the instrument access device ofFIG. 22 ; -
FIG. 25 is a view similar toFIG. 3 of the instrument access device ofFIG. 22 , in use; -
FIG. 26 is an isometric view of a pack; -
FIG. 27 is an isometric view of medical devices suitable for use in performing a surgical procedure according to the invention; -
FIGS. 28 to 36 are isometric views illustrating insertion of an instrument access device into a wound opening; -
FIGS. 37 to 44 are isometric views illustrating performing a surgical procedure using surgical instruments inserted through the instrument access device ofFIGS. 28 to 36 ; and -
FIGS. 45 to 48 are isometric views illustrating removal of a body part through the instrument access device ofFIGS. 28 to 36 . - Referring to the drawings, and initially to
FIGS. 1 to 3 thereof, there is illustrated aninstrument access device 1 according to the invention. Thedevice 1 is suitable for use during laparoscopic surgery to facilitate instrument access to an insufflated abdominal cavity while maintaining pneumoperitoneum. - The
device 1 comprises a distal anchoring ring, a retractor member, aproximal ring assembly 2, aconnector sleeve 3, and aninstrument seal 4. The distal anchoring ring and the retractor member are not illustrated inFIGS. 1 to 3 . One such retractor is described in our US 2005-0090717 A, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. - The distal anchoring ring is located within a wound interior, in use. In this case the distal anchoring ring is provided in the form of an O-ring.
- The
proximal ring assembly 2 is located externally of a wound opening, in use. Theproximal ring assembly 2 comprises aninner ring part 5 and anouter ring part 6. In this case theinner ring part 5 is provided in the form of an O-ring. - The retractor member may be employed to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening. The refractor member extends between the distal anchoring ring and the
proximal ring assembly 2 in two layers. A first end of the retractor member is fixed to theinner ring part 5. The retractor member extends distally from theinner ring part 5 to the distal anchoring ring, is looped around the distal anchoring ring, extends proximally from the distal anchoring ring to theproximal ring assembly 2, and extends proximally between theinner ring part 5 and theouter ring part 6. The refractor member is slidably movable relative to the distal anchoring ring, and a second end of the retractor member is slidably movable between theinner ring part 5 and theouter ring part 6. - In this case the retractor member is provided in the form of a sleeve.
- The
instrument seal 4 may be employed to effect a seal around an instrument extended through thedevice 1. Theinstrument seal 4 is arranged in sealing relationship to a body of a patient, in use. Theinstrument seal 4 is spaced proximally of theproximal ring assembly 2. In this case theinstrument seal 4 is of a gelatinous elastomeric material. - The
connector sleeve 3 connects theproximal ring assembly 2 to theinstrument seal 4. Theconnector sleeve 3 is of a laterally flexible and longitudinally rigid material. In this case theconnector sleeve 3 is of a rubber-like material, such as polyurethane. -
FIG. 1 illustrates the offsetport 1 with therubber tube 3.FIG. 1 illustrates aninsufflation port 50, agel housing 51, agel cap 52, the rubber offsettube 3, the outerproximal ring 6, and the proximal ‘O’ring 5.FIG. 2 illustrates the offsetport 1 with therubber tube 3, theinsufflation port 50, and the outerproximal ring 6.FIG. 3 illustrates thegel 4, thegel housing 51, the proximal ‘O’ring 5, and the rubber offsettube 3 which is flexible enough to allow full range of motion for an instrument. The structural rigidity in the rubber offsettube wall 3 allows an instrument to be passed through thevalve 1 without support from the surgeon's other hand. - In use, a wound opening is created in a tissue wall, and the distal anchoring ring is inserted through the wound opening into the wound interior. The
proximal ring assembly 2 is located externally of the wound opening, with the retractor member extending proximally from the distal anchoring member through the wound opening. The second end of the retractor member is pulled proximally relative to theproximal ring assembly 2 to retract laterally the sides of the wound opening. An instrument may then be inserted through theinstrument seal 4, extended through theconnector sleeve 3, extended through the retracted wound opening and into the wound interior. - In
FIGS. 4 and 5 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 10 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 1 ofFIGS. 1 to 3 , and similar elements inFIGS. 4 and 5 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the
device 10 comprises afirst instrument seal 14, asecond instrument seal 24, afirst connector sleeve 13 and asecond connector sleeve 23. - The
first instrument seal 14 may be employed to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through thedevice 10. Similarly thesecond instrument seal 24 may be employed to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through thedevice 10. Thefirst instrument seal 14 is formed separately from thesecond instrument seal 24, and is spaced apart from thesecond instrument seal 24. Thefirst instrument seal 14 has a larger diameter than thesecond instrument seal 24. - The
first connector sleeve 13 connects theproximal ring assembly 2 to thefirst instrument seal 14. Similarly thesecond connector sleeve 23 connects theproximal ring assembly 2 to thesecond instrument sleeve 24. -
FIG. 4 illustrates the double offsetport 10. Theports FIG. 4 illustrates thegel 24, e.g. 5 mm port, thegel 14, e.g. 10 mm port, the outerproximal ring 6, and the rubber offsetcomponents component legs ports -
FIG. 5 illustrates the double offsetport 10, the gel caps 52, thegels gel housings 51, the rubber offsetcomponents ring 5, and the outerproximal ring 6. - Referring to
FIGS. 6 to 10 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 70 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 10 ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements inFIGS. 6 to 10 are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case aretractor 400 is illustrated and comprises a distal anchoring ring in the form of an O-ring 401. A retractor member comprises asleeve 402 which in this case extends in two layers between thedistal anchoring ring 401 and theproximal ring assembly 2. - In this case the
device 70 comprises afirst instrument seal 71, asecond instrument seal 72, athird instrument seal 73, afirst connector sleeve 74, asecond connector sleeve 75, and athird connector sleeve 76. - Each
instrument seal device 70. Eachinstrument seal first instrument seal 71 has a diameter equal to the diameter of thesecond instrument seal 72. Thethird instrument seal 73 has a larger diameter than thesecond instrument seal 72. - Each
connector sleeve proximal ring assembly 2 to one of the instrument seals 71, 72, 73. - Each
instrument seal part 77 of a gelatinous elastomeric material, and a mountingpart 78 of a rigid material. The sealingpart 77 effects a seal around an instrument extended through thedevice 70. The mountingpart 78 facilitates releasable mounting of theinstrument seal connector sleeve part 78 comprises an outwardly protrudingbarb 79 for an interference fit between the mountingpart 78 and theconnector sleeve part 77 is overmoulded over part of the mountingpart 78 to connect the sealingpart 77 to the mountingpart 78. - The
device 70 comprises aconnector base 80 to releasably mount theconnector sleeves inner ring part 5 in a gas-tight manner. Thebase 80 comprises outwardly protrudingridges 81 for an interference fit between the base 80 and theinner ring part 5. - A
rigid reinforcement ring 82 is embedded within thebase 80 to reinforce thebase 80. - Each
connector sleeve FIG. 7 ). -
FIG. 6 illustrates aninsufflation line 83, aluer connection 84, the 5mm gel port 72, the 12mm gel port 73, aremoval ring 85, aremoval ribbon 86, the 5mm gel port 71, the outerproximal ring 6, aninsufflation cup 87, the 5mm rubber leg 74, and the 12mm rubber leg 76. -
FIG. 7 illustrates theluer connector 84, theinsufflation line 83, the 5mm leg 75, theinsufflation cup 87, thegas seal 81, the outerproximal ring 6, theovermould support ring 82 for thetriport boot 80, the 5 mm overmouldedgel 72, the 5mm overmould tube 75, the 12mm overmould gel 73, the 12mm overmould tube 78, the interference fit between thebarb 79 on theovermould tube 78 and the rubber 12mm leg 76, thetriport boot 80, the innerproximal ring 5. -
FIG. 8 illustrates the 5mm gel 77 overmoulded onto the 5mm overmould tube 78, with thebarb section 79. -
FIG. 9 illustrates the 5mm gel 77 overmoulded onto the 5mm overmould tube 78. -
FIG. 10 illustrates the 5 mmgel overmould tube 78 with thebarb 79 for the interference fit on the 5mm rubber leg 74. - In
FIGS. 11 and 12 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 90 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 70 ofFIGS. 6 to 10 , and similar elements inFIGS. 11 and 12 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the
connector base 80 comprises threeresilient finger protrusions 91 which are engagable with theinner ring part 5 for a snap-fit mounting of theconnector base 80 to theinner ring part 5. -
FIG. 12 illustrates that a surgeon may reach under the outerproximal ring 6 and press on theclip 91 using an arrow A with a finger to release theconnector base 80. - Referring to
FIGS. 13 and 14 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 300 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 90 ofFIGS. 11 and 12 , and similar elements inFIGS. 13 and 14 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the
connector base 80 of the device comprises an extended skirt attachment means provided by aring 301 having a circumferentially extending protrusion 302 which is engagable with theinner ring part 5 for monitoring of theconnector base 80 to theinner ring part 5. Thering 301 is of a shape that engages with anundercut surface 305 of the proximal ring. The advantages of this arrangement include ease of manufacture as thering 301 is integral with thebase 80. The engagement of the protrusion 302 with the undercutsurface 305 provides a particularly secure attachment that allows instruments to be manipulated within the device. Because the protrusion 302 extends circumferentially fully around the ring, a surgeon can readily engage thering 301 and push it out of engagement with theinner ring part 5. In this way the base 80 may be disengaged and removed if, for example, the surgeon wishes to remove a large piece of tissue, organ or body part. - Referring to
FIGS. 15 and 16 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 100 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 70 ofFIGS. 6 to 10 , and similar elements inFIGS. 15 and 16 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the
device 100 comprises twoclamp parts clamp parts connector base 80 and theproximal ring assembly 2 to clamp theconnector base 80 to theproximal ring assembly 2. -
FIGS. 17 and 18 illustrate a furtherinstrument access device 20 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 10 ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements inFIGS. 17 and 18 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the
device 20 comprises afirst instrument seal 25, asecond instrument seal 26, a third instrument seal 27, afourth instrument seal 28, afirst connector sleeve 21, asecond connector sleeve 22, athird connector sleeve 123, and afourth connector sleeve 124. - Each
instrument seal device 20. Eachinstrument seal first instrument seal 25 has a smaller diameter than thesecond instrument seal 26. Thesecond instrument seal 26 has a diameter equal to the diameter of the third instrument seal 27. Thefourth instrument seal 28 has a larger diameter than the third instrument seal 27. - Each
connector sleeve proximal ring assembly 2 to one of the instrument seals 25, 26, 27, 28. -
FIG. 17 illustrates therubber multiport cap 20 with for example 5mm port mm port mm port 28, and integrally moulded sealingflanges 53. Various combinations of ports are possible.FIG. 17 also illustrates the proximal ‘O’ring 5, the outerproximal ring 6, and adocking ring 54 for the rubber multiport cap. Thedevice 20 is suitable for large incisions, for example 2-4 cm. -
FIG. 18 illustrates thegel 25, for example 5 mm instrument port, thegel 26, for example 10 mm instrument port, thegel 28, for example 12 mm instrument port, the gel caps 52, thegel housings 55, thedocking ring 54 for the rubber port cap, the gasseal engagement point 55, the proximal ‘O’ring 5, and the outerproximal ring 6. -
FIGS. 17 and 18 illustrate the series ofvalves tubes sleeves rubber tubes - Referring to
FIGS. 19 to 21 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 30 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 10 ofFIGS. 4 and 5 , and similar elements inFIGS. 19 to 21 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case both the
first connector sleeve 13 and thesecond connector sleeve 23 are of a longitudinally flexible material. - The
first instrument seal 14 has a diameter equal to thesecond instrument seal 24. - The
distal anchoring ring 31, theretractor member 32, the wound opening 33, thefirst instrument 34 extended through thedevice 30, and thesecond instrument 35 extended through thedevice 30 are illustrated inFIGS. 19 to 21 . -
FIGS. 19 to 21 illustrate thetwin valve sleeves FIG. 19 illustrates thegel valve 24, thegel valve 14, and the “trousers”double sleeve FIG. 20 illustrates theinstrument 34 inserted in thevalve 14.FIG. 21 illustrates theinstruments gel valves - The
port 30 has at least twoseparate valves individual instruments valve own sleeve portion instrument other instrument - In
FIGS. 22 to 25 there is illustrated anotherinstrument access device 40 according to the invention, which is similar to theinstrument access device 30 ofFIGS. 19 to 21 , and similar elements inFIGS. 22 to 25 are assigned the same reference numerals. - In this case the instrument seals 14, 24 are located at the
proximal ring assembly 2. No connector sleeves are provided. -
FIG. 22 illustrates thefirst gel 14, a dividingwall 56, and thesecond gel 24.FIG. 23 is a plan view of thedevice 40.FIG. 24 illustrates thefirst gel semicircle 14, thesecond gel semicircle 24, and holes 57 for locating pins. Thegels instruments independent gels - Referring to
FIGS. 26 to 48 there is illustrated a method of performing a surgical procedure according to the invention. In this case the surgical procedure performed is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure. - A number of medical devices may be employed to perform the procedure for example a
scalpel 201, anintroducer device 202, aninstrument access device 203, aninsufflator 204, acamera device 205, and varioussurgical instruments 206. - In use, the
introducer device 202 and theinstrument access device 203 are supplied in apack 207. Thepack 207 is opened (FIG. 26 ), and theintroducer device 202 and theinstrument access device 203 are removed from the pack 207 (FIG. 27 ). -
FIG. 26 illustrates the peel offlid 208, thetriport device 203, theinjector introducer 202, and the plasticblister pack tray 207 which is a sterile pack. InFIG. 26 the user peels open thetray lid 208.FIG. 27 illustrates theinjector introducer 202, thethumbswitch 209, theblunt dissecting tip 210, thedistal ring 211, thesleeve 212, theremoval ribbon 213, theremoval ring 214, theinsufflation line 215, the 5mm ports 216, the 12mm port 217, and the outerproximal ring 218. InFIG. 27 the user removes theintroducer 202, and thetriport 203. - The
distal ring 211 of theinstrument access device 203 is inserted into the introducer device 202 (FIG. 28 ), and thescalpel 201 is used to create a wound opening 219 (FIG. 29 ). - In
FIG. 28 the user inserts thedistal ring 211 into the end of theinjector introducer 202.FIG. 29 illustrates thescalpel 201, theblade 220, and theabdominal wall 221. InFIG. 29 the surgeon creates either a 15-20mm skin incision 219 through the skin and the fascia layers but not through the peritoneum, or cuts all the way through to the abdominal cavity with a Hasson cut-downincision 219. - The
introducer device 202 is inserted through the wound opening 219 until thedistal ring 211 of theinstrument access device 203 is within the wound interior (FIGS. 30 and 31 ). - In
FIG. 30 the tip of theinjector introducer 202 is placed in theskin incision 219 or the Hasson cut-downincision 219. In the case of the skin incision, downward pressure and axial rotation of theinjector introducer 202 cause theblunt dissecting tip 210 to burrow through the peritoneum to the abdomen (FIG. 31 ). This may take place while the abdomen is insufflated. In the case of the Hasson cut-down incision, theinjector 202 is easily passed through the pre-made incision (FIG. 31 ). - The
thumbstitch 209 of theintroducer device 202 is depressed to eject thedistal ring 211 of theinstrument access device 203 into the wound interior (FIG. 32 ), and theintroducer device 202 is removed from the wound opening 219 (FIG. 33 ). - In
FIG. 32 thethumbswitch 209 is pressed downwards to eject thedistal ring 211. InFIG. 33 theinjector introducer 202 is removed from theincision 219 leaving thedistal ring 211 in the abdomen. Thesleeve 212 is pulled upwards to engage thedistal ring 211 with the underside of the abdominal wall. - The
sleeve 212 of theinstrument access device 203 is pulled proximally and the outerproximal ring 218 is pushed distally to retract laterally the sides of the wound opening 219 (FIG. 34 ). The excess sleeve material is cut-away, and theremoval ribbon 213 is pulled proximally to remove any excess ribbon from the wound interior (FIG. 35 ). - In
FIG. 34 , the user keeps upward tension on thesleeve 212, and the outerproximal ring 218 is pushed down until sufficient retraction is achieved. InFIG. 35 theremoval ribbon 213 is gently pulled to remove slackness from inside the abdomen. Theexcess sleeve 212 is cut and removed. - The
insufflator 204 is connected to theinsufflation line 215 to insufflate the abdomen (FIG. 36 ), and one ormore instruments 206 may be inserted through theports 216, 217 (FIG. 37 ). -
FIG. 36 illustrates theinsufflation supply 204, theinsufflation line 215, thegel ports FIG. 36 theinsufflation line 215 is attached to theinsufflation supply 204. InFIG. 37 up to threeinstruments 206 may be used simultaneously through thetriport 203. Eachleg legs instruments 206 moving off axis. Moving oneinstrument 206 does not cause leaks in either of the other twoinstruments 206. -
Instruments 206 may be inserted through theports instrument access device 203 to access the wound interior, and/or thecamera 205 may be inserted through one of theports FIG. 38 ). In this case thecamera 205 has alight source 222 inclined at an angle to the longitudinal axis of thecamera 205, and theinstruments 206 are straight. - In
FIG. 38 there are two 5mm ports 216 and one 12mm port 217.FIG. 38 illustrates the 5mm camera 205, the 5mm instruments 206, theinsufflation supply 204, theabdominal wall 221, and the 12mm port 217. - One of the
instruments 206 may be used to pivot thegall bladder 223 upwards and also pivot theliver 224 upwards (FIG. 39 ). Theother instrument 206 may then be issued to clamp the cystic bile duct and to sever thegall bladder 223 for removal. -
FIG. 39 illustrates thestraight retracting instrument 206, thegall bladder 223, theliver 224, and the dissectinginstrument 206. InFIG. 39 thestraight retracting instrument 206 grasps thegall bladder 223 and lifts it up. This also retracts theliver 224 out of the way. The dissectinginstrument 206 can then isolate thegall bladder 223. Vision is provided by the 5mm scope 205. - One of the
instruments 206 may have a bend orcurved section 225 close to the instrument distal end (FIGS. 40 and 41 ). Thebend section 225 may be a fixed bend. -
FIG. 40 illustrates the 5mm shaft 206, the bent/bendable instrument 206 with theend effector 226 which may rotate, the 12mm end effector 227, and therotating thumbwheel 228 which may rotate theend effector 226. -
FIG. 41 illustrates thebent instrument 206 retracting thegall bladder 223, theliver 224, and the increased distance between the instrument handle 229 and thelaparoscope 205. Using the retractinginstrument 206 with thebend 225 near theend effector 226 or near thehandle 229 or both, enables thehandle 229 to rest further away from thelaparoscope 205 and other instrument handles, thereby reducing clutter/interference. - One or more of the
instruments 206 may have a bend orcurved section 230 close to the instrument proximal end (FIG. 42 ). - In
FIG. 42 the bendable orbent shafts 206 near thehandle 229 and/or theend effector 226 may increase the space available for the surgeon's hands. - The radius of curvature of the bend or
curved section 225 of theinstrument 206 and the length of theend effector 226 may be varied to suit requirements. For example, inFIGS. 43 and 44 , theinstrument 206 has a larger radius of curvature bent/curved section 225, and alarger end effector 226. Thelight source 222 may be provided parallel to and in-line with the longitudinal axis of the camera 205 (FIGS. 43 and 44 ). -
FIG. 43 illustrates the in-line light source 222 on thelaparosope 205, thecurved shaft 206, and thelarge head grasper 226, e.g. up to 4 cm. -
FIG. 44 illustrates thegrasping instrument 206 in the non-dominant hand, the dissectinginstrument 206 in the dominant hand, the in-line light source 222, thegall bladder 223, and theliver 224. - One or more body parts, for example the severed
gall bladder 223 may be removed from the wound interior. The body part may be removed through theports FIGS. 45 and 46 ). Alternatively thevalve ports retractor base 231 of the instrument access device 203 (FIG. 47 ), and the body part may be removed through the retractor base 231 (FIG. 48 ). -
FIG. 45 illustrates the 12mm valve 217, and the resectedgall bladder 223. Due to the highly elastic nature of the gel material, specimens such as thegall bladder 223 may be extracted through the large 12mm leg 217 of the triport 203 (FIG. 46 ). -
FIG. 47 illustrates thetriport valves retractor base 231, the retracted and protectedincision 219, and the resectedgall bladder 223. Thegall bladder 223 is easily removed through the retracted/protected incision 219 (FIG. 48 ). Thetriport valves device 203 at the end of the procedure. - Various features of the invention are described and illustrated. It will be appreciated that at least some of the features described in relation to one embodiment may be used not only in the embodiment specifically described but also in other appropriate embodiments.
- The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, which may be varied in construction and detail.
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1. An instrument access device comprising:
a proximal assembly including:
a first leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a second leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a third leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a first instrument seal to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device, the first instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the first leg,
a second instrument seal to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device, the second instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the second leg,
a third instrument seal to effect a seal around a third instrument extended through the device, the third instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the third leg,
a first gap spacing the proximal end of the first leg from the proximal end of the second leg, and
a second gap spacing the distal end of the first leg from the distal end of the second leg, the second gap being smaller than the first gap;
a distal member for location within a wound interior; and
a retractor member extending proximally from the distal member to the proximal assembly, configured to retract laterally the sides of a wound opening.
2-4. (canceled)
5. A device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first instrument seal has a larger radial dimension than at least one of the second and third instrument seals.
6-14. (canceled)
15. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first, second, and third instrument seals are spaced proximally of the wound opening.
16-19. (canceled)
20. A method of performing a surgical procedure in a wound interior comprising the steps of:
providing an instrument access device including:
a first leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a second leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a first instrument seal to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device, the first instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the first leg, and
a second instrument seal to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device, the second instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the second leg;
a distal member, and
a retractor member extending proximally from the distal member;
inserting the distal member within the wound interior;
retracting laterally the sides of the wound opening using the retracting member;
inserting a portion of the first instrument through the first instrument seal into the wound interior, the first instrument having at least one portion with a non-linear longitudinal axis;
inserting a portion of the second instrument through the second instrument seal into the wound interior, the second instrument having at least one portion with a non-linear longitudinal axis.
21. A device as claimed in claim 1 further including a third gap spacing the distal end of the first leg from the distal end of the third leg, the third gap being smaller than the first gap.
22. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the first instrument seal has a radial dimension larger than a radial dimension of the second instrument seal, and larger than a radial dimension of the third instrument seal.
23. A device as claimed in claim 22 wherein the radial dimensions of the second and third instrument seals are substantially equal.
24. A device as claimed in claim 23 wherein the radial dimension of each of the second and third instrument seals is approximately 5 mm.
25. A device as claimed in claim 22 wherein the radial dimension of the first instrument seal is approximately 12 mm.
26. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the proximal end of at least one of the first, second, and third legs is movable relative to the distal end of the at least one of the first, second, and third legs as at least one of the first, second, and third instrument seals performs sealing.
27. A method as claimed in claim 20 wherein the at least one portion of the first instrument with the non-linear longitudinal axis includes a bent shaft of the first instrument.
28. A method as claimed in claim 27 wherein the at least a portion of the second instrument with the non-linear longitudinal axis includes a bent shaft of the second instrument.
29. A method as claimed in claim 20 wherein the at least one portion of the first instrument with the non-linear longitudinal axis includes a proximal bent shaft portion and a distal bent shaft portion of the first instrument.
30. A method as claimed in claim 29 wherein inserting the portion of the first instrument through the first instrument seal includes positioning the proximal bent shaft portion on a proximal side of the first instrument seal, and the distal bent shaft portion on a distal side of the first instrument seal.
31. A method as claimed in claim 20 wherein the at least one portion of the first instrument with the non-linear longitudinal axis includes a bendable portion of the first instrument.
32. An instrument access device comprising:
a proximal assembly including:
a first leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a second leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a third leg including a proximal end and a distal end,
a first instrument seal to effect a seal around a first instrument extended through the device, the first instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the first leg and having a first radial dimension,
a second instrument seal to effect a seal around a second instrument extended through the device, the second instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the second leg and having a second radial dimension less than the first radial dimension, and
a third instrument seal to effect a seal around a third instrument extended through the device, the third instrument seal being coupled to the proximal end of the third leg and having a third radial dimension less than the first radial dimension;
a distal member for location within a wound interior; and
a retractor member extending proximally from the distal member to the proximal assembly, configured to retract laterally sides of a wound opening.
33. An instrument access device as claimed in claim 32 wherein the second and third radial dimensions are substantially equal.
34. An instrument access device as claimed in claim 33 wherein the second and third radial dimensions are each approximately 5 mm.
35. An instrument access device as claimed in claim 32 wherein the first radial dimension is greater than 5 mm.
36. An instrument access device as claimed in claim 32 wherein the first radial dimension is approximately 12 mm.
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