Surgical Method Utilizing Transluminal Endoscope and Instruments

A method of transluminal surgery is provided, which utilizes an endoscopic surgery apparatus having pivotable arms attached by hinges on its distal end. The arms are interchangeable with arms of various configurations. The method includes the steps of inserting an endoscopic surgery apparatus into a...

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Hauptverfasser: MARESCAUX JACQUES FRANCOIS BERNARD, LEROY JOEL JULES LOUIS, BARRY JAMES P, STORZ STEFAN, DALLEMAGNE BERNARD, MELANSON JEFFREY S, MUTTER DIDIER RAOUL DANIEL, LEONHARD MARTIN
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Zusammenfassung:A method of transluminal surgery is provided, which utilizes an endoscopic surgery apparatus having pivotable arms attached by hinges on its distal end. The arms are interchangeable with arms of various configurations. The method includes the steps of inserting an endoscopic surgery apparatus into a body cavity of a patient, making an incision in the body cavity wall to allow access to the patient's abdominal cavity, and further inserting the apparatus through the incision. Surgery is performed at the desired surgical site and the apparatus is withdrawn into the body cavity where the incision is closed. Finally, the apparatus is withdrawn from the patient's body.