Finger-like laparoscopic blunt dissector device
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Jun 4, 1996
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Oct 26, 1994
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Oct 26, 1994
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A blunt laparoscopic dissector device is provided which includes an elongate dissector element including a 'finger-like' flexible distal end portion. A cylinder or barrel member disposed at one end of a pair of pivotable control arms provides rotatable mounting of the dissector element. A control assembly, including a control rod connected to the other control arm and extending along the length of dissector element, exerts a force on the dissector element so as to produce the desired curvature of the flexible distal end portion. A locking mechanism maintains the force on the dissector element so as to maintain the desired curvature. Rotation of the dissector element within the cylinder enables a surgeon to effect control of the movement of the tip thereof while holding the device in a comfortable stationary position.
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