Laparoscopic stretching instrument and associated method
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Apr 30, 1996
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Feb 1, 1995
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Jul 29, 1992
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A surgical device includes a frame member having a distal end and a proximal end and a pair of tissue holding mechanisms movably mounted to the frame member at the distal end thereof for securing holds on spaced organic tissues of a patient. Actuators mounted to the frame member at the proximal end thereof are operatively connected to the holding mechanisms for controlling the operation thereof. Another actuator, also mounted to the frame member, is operatively connected to the holding mechanisms for moving the holding mechanisms relative to one another, thereby stretching organic tissues between the held tissues and facilitating access to the stretched tissues. The instrument assembly is particularly useful during laparoscopic surgery.
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