Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction

Details Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction Method and apparatus for combined dissection and retraction

A - Human Necessities

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A61B 17/02 (2006.01) A61M 29/02 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 17/32 (2006.01) A61M 29/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2250775

This invention is a method and apparatus for dissecting a first layer of tissue from a second layer of tissue and retracting an anatomic space for the performance of a surgical procedure. The method includes making an incision, introducing a deflated balloon dissector (20) into the incision, inflating the dissector (20) to effect dissection of the first layer of tissue from the second layer, deploying a retractor (30) within the anatomic space, and optionally deflating or evacuating the dissector to open a cavity for surgical manipulations. The apparatus includes a combined dissector/retractor having a balloon retractor (30) disposed upon the surface of the balloon dissector and integrated therewith.

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