CA2351643C - A surgical device for retracting and/or sealing an incision - Google Patents
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Abstract
A wound protector retractor (1) comprises an inner O-ring (10) for insertio n through a wound opening and a connecting sleeve (11) extending between the O - ring and outer mounting means (20, 21). The outer means (20, 21) are provided by rings (20, 21) between which the sleeve is led. The rings (20, 21) are rotated relative to each other and the inner ring (10) to form a centralised lumen (12) of reduced cross section and to shorten the axial extent of the sleeve. A wound is both retracted and protected.
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W() 001321 16 PCT/1E99/00122 A SURGICAL DEVICE FOR RETRACTING AND/OR SEALING AN INCISION
Background of the Invention The present invention relates to a surgical device. More specificaily, the invention relates to devices for retraction of an incision or natural bodily opening during surgery and for protecring the edges of incisions from infection or tumour seeding during surgery.
Wound Retraction Adequate aiiatomical exposure is required in modem surgical procedures to allow procedures to be safely and effectively perforrned. Anatomical exposure is achieved by separating the walls of a natural orifice or spreading apart the margins of a surgical incision. A difficult surgical procedure can be simplified by adequate retraction whereas a relatively simple procedure can be made more difficult or even dangerous by the lack of adequate retraction. Exposure is maximised with correct incision placement and well directed retraction.
Retraction can be achieved in several different ways. The most common method of surgical wound retraction is by the use of hanci held retractors. These may be made of metal or thermoplastics and allow an ope.rator to apply a retraction force to the wound edges. They are disposable or reu.sable and come in a variety of shapes and sizes to satisfy the requirements of different surgical procedures.
Another type of retractor are Frame mounted retractor devices are also known.
Such devices consist of a rigid circular or horseshoe-shaped frame on which multiple, detachable and movable paddle re*sacto:rs are attached. The device may be mounted to an operating table to provide secure anchorage. Retraction may be applied in required directions. Typically such retractors are made of stainless steel WO 00132116 PCT/1 E99/00132 . =
to Facifitate cleaning and sterilisation for reuse. Some of the more complex retractors need to be taken apart before sterilisation and reassembled before use.
These devices always apply retraction at a fewspecific locations on the wound.
This is a disadvantage.of such devices as it can lead to regional ischaemia on parts the wound edge.
A wound retractor _ and protector is disclosed in US-A-5524644 (Crook). This device consists of an open-ended sleeve of polymeric material with a flexible ring at each end. One ring is inserted into the incision and the sleeve is manually rolled up around the other ring to apply tension to the polymeric material to achieve retraction. The device is often difficult to use because of the manual dexterity required, especially when the surgeons hands are wet. In addition, the device is.inerementally adjustable. This restricts the efficiency of the device across all abdominal wall thicknesses.
US-A-5545179 (Williamson TY) describes a device having an elastomeric sealing element and a tubing conduit. The device protects the edges of the wound from contamination. However, the device is specifically for laparoscopic instnxments and is not suitable for hand assisted surgery because the wound opening is not sufficiently retracted.
WO-A-96/36283 (Mollenauer) describes a trocar device for retracting and sealing an incision and providing a sealed access port for surgical instruments.
Whilst this incision and providing a sealed access port for surgical instruments.
V~hilst this device provides both retraction and protection to the wound edge is not suitable for use in hand assisted surgery due to size limitations. The device retarcts and protects due to the inflation of one or one or more balloons and because these close the lumen when inflated it is not possible to visulaise the contents of the abdomen through the device.
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W() f)0;3211n PCT/iE99/00i22 a WO-A-98143724 discloses a device for use in hand assisted laparoscopic surgery.
The device has awrund retractor/protector component and a component for yl-.iiing around the wrist of the surgeon. The wound protector component consists of an inner ring and two outer inflatable doughnut-shaped rings mounted vertically on top of another. The inner and outer rings are linked by an elastomeric sleeve. Inflation of the two outer rings causes retraction of the elastomeric sleeve. This device provides wound retraction and protection but it is not suitable for device has a large vertical profile due to the outer rings.
This restructs reach into the incision and extends the fulcrum of any instruments used in such a way that their effective reach and breath of lateral movement would be severely restricted.
Wound Protection The sides of an open wound are susceptible to infection and cross contamination if they are touched by contaminated material such as body parts or fluids as they pass through the opening of a wound. Serious problems can also result from cancerous material coming into contact with the wound edge. It is well known that cancerous cells may become seeded in wound areas, especially at trocar sites.
To avoid such problems great care is taken to protect the edges of an incision using drapes that are impervious to liquids. An incision liner is disclosed in US
3397692 (Creager). Tnis linear comprises a sheet of polymeric material. The sheet has a hole cut out in the centre and the edges of the hole are reinforced using a semi-rigid ring. This ring can be inserted into the incision allowing a surgical procedure to proceed through the ring while the material attached to the ring protects _he edges of the incision from contaniinants in the wound site. These device marketed as "Steridrape" by 3M Corporation and comes in a variety of sizes for different wound sizes. However such devices do not adequately retract an incision.
In general known devices are of either complex construction, do not effectively seal a wound and/or are difficult to operate.
There is therefore a need for an improved surgical device that will overcome at least some of these problems.
Statement of Invention According to the invention there is provided a wound retractor device, comprising: a longitudinal axis; a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring; a retracting member securement, the securement operable automatically upon removal of a force used to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and proximal ring; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
In a preferred embodiment, the securement includes a wedge. The wedge may be coupled to the proximal ring.
In another preferred embodiment, the securement includes the proximal ring.
The retracting member may include at least one strap. The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
In another preferred embodiment, the retracting member is coupled to the distal ring.
Moreover, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings.
The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
The retracting member may include a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, whereby the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
In a second broad aspect, the present invention provides a wound retractor device comprising: a longitudinal axis; a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to tJie proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring; a locking means for automatically securing a shortened axial extent of the retracting member between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of a force used to shorten said axial extent; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
In connection with the second aspect of the invention, the retracting member may include at least one strap. The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
The retracting member may be coupled to the distal ring.
Furthermore, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings.
The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
25. Preferably, in connection with the second aspect of the invention, the retracting member includes a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring and the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
In a third broad aspect, the present invention relates to method for manipulating a wound retractor, comprising: providing a wound retractor comprising a central longitudinal axis, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a retracting member extending at least between the distal ring and the proximal ring; positioning the wound retractor relative to an area of interest in a substrate such that the distal ring is beyond the area of interest, the retracting member extends through the area of interest and the proximal ring is located outside of the area of interest; applying a force to move the retracting member relative to the proximal ring in the longitudinal direction to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being automatically secured at a desired axial extent between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of the force;
and sealing an access opening of the wound retractor. .
The automatic securing preferably includes passing the retracting member through a wedge.
The automatic securing may include the use of a ratchet mechanism.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may include at least one strap.
The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may be coupled to the distal ring.
In the method of the present invention, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings. The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may include a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, and the applying of a force includes a pulling force applied to a gripping portion.
The present invention also provides a method of using a device including a distal ring, a proximal ring, a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring and coupled to both the distal ring and proximal ring, comprising: after insertion of the distal ring through a patient opening such that the retracting sleeve extends through the patient opening and the proximal ring is located outside of the patient opening, manipulating the retracting sleeve to decrease an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve, and sealing the retracted access opening formed by the retracting sleeve.
The present invention also provides a method for retracting an opening, comprising:
inserting a distal ring through the opening; positioning a proximal ring external of the opening; decreasing an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring so as to retract the opening by a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring; and sealing a retracted access opening extending through the retracting sleeve.
The present invention also provides a protector and retractor for a patient opening, comprising: a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, an axial extent of the sleeve between the distal ring and the proximal ring being adjustable to reduce a distance between the distal ring and proximal -7a-ring and retract the patient opening to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve; and a seal configured to seal the retracted access opening.
Brief Description of Drawinszs The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description thereof given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-4V0 001'32115 PCT/IE99/O0122 Fig. I
is a perspective view of a surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view of the device in one position of use;
Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view of the device in another position of use;
Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the device in the position of Fig. 4;
Figs. 6 and 7 are respectively perspective and cross sectional views illustrating a method of forming the device of Figs 1 to 5;
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of another surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 9 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 8 in one position of use;
Fig. 10 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 8 in another position of use;
Figs. 11 and 12 are cross sectional views of another surgical device according to the invention in different positions of use;
Fig. 13 is a plan view of the device of Fig. 11;
Fig. 14 is a cross sectional view of a further surgical device according to the invention;
Wt) 00r32116 PCT/IE99/00122 -y-Figs 15A and 15B are cross sectional views of ihe device of Fig. 14, in usc;
Fig. 16 is plan view of the device of Fig. 14;
Fig. 17 is a cross section view of another surgical device of invention;
Fig. 18 is a plan view of the device of Fig. ;i 7;
Fig. 19 is a cross sectional view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 20 is a plan view of the device of Fig. 19;
Figs 21 is a cross sectional view of a further surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 22 is a cross sectional view of a still further surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 23 is plan view of the device of Fig. 22;
Fig. 24 is a perspective view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 25 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 24 being adjusted;
Fig. 26 is a side, partially cross sectional view of the device of Figs 24 and 25;
Fig. 27 is a view similar to Fig. 26 of the cievice partially disassembled;
Fig. 28 is a view similar to Fig. 26 with the device of Fig. 27 re-assembled;
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Fi.a,. 29 is a diagrammatic perspective view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 30 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 29 in a wound inserting configuration;
Figs 31 and 32 are respectively diagrammatic perspective and plan views of an inner ring part of the device of Figs 29 and 30;
Fig. 33 is a cross sectional view of two surgical devices ready for assembly;
Fig. 34 is a cross sectional view of the devices of Fig. 33, assembled;
Fig. 35 is a plan view of another surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 36 is a cross sectional view on the line A-A in Fig. 35 with the device in position in an incision;
Fig: 37 is a plan view of the device of Figs. 35 and 36 in another position of use; and Fig. 38 is a cross sectional view on the line B-B of Fig. 37.
Detailed Description Referring to the drawings and initially to Fig. 1 to 7 thereof there is illustrated a surgical device, especially for use in laproscopic surgery. The device I in this case is used. in surgery involving an incision 2 in a wall 3 of a patients abdomen.
The tiV(U 00132116 PCT/iE99/00122 -li-wound is, in this case, both protected and retracted by the device 1 oF the invent:on. Thus, the invention in this case provides a wound protector retractor.
The device 1 comprises an inner mounting means in the form of an 0-ring 10 of flexible material such as of elastomeric material for insert7on through the wound opening 2, an outer mounting means for mounting external of the wound opening 2 and a connecting means, in this case in the form of a sleeve 11 extending between the inner 10 and outer mounting means. The outer mounting means is movable, in this case rotatable, relative to the inner 0-ring 10 to twist the sleeve 11 to form a centralised lumen 12 of reduced cross section and to shorten the axial extent of the sleeve 11. As the sleeve 11 is twisted the inner 0-ring 10 is drawn upwardly from the inserted position illustrated in Fig. 3 to the in-use position illustrated in Fig. 4 in which the wound is sealed. and a radial retraction force is applied to the wound. A surgeon inserts a sealed gloved hand/arm/instrument through the sealed and retracted wound to perform a surgical procedure within the abdomen.
In this preferred case the outer mounting means comprises a first outer mounting means in the form of a first annular ring 20 and a second outer mounting means in the form of a second annular ring 21. The sleeve 11 is of biocompatible pliable gas unpermeable plastics material and is attached at one end to the ring 20 and at an opposite end to the ring 21. The sleeve 11 is connected to the ring 20, led over the Q-ring 10 and back up for attachment to the ring 21 as best illustrated in Fig.
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In use, a surgeon makes an incision in the abdominal cavity and the O-ri ng 10 is flexed and inserted through the incision as iilustrated in Fig. 3. The outer rings 20, 21 are then rotated reladve to one another in the direction of the arrows A and B in Fig. 3. This relative rotation twists the sleeve 11 and shortens the sleeve until the device is in the operative position of Fig. 4. Tn this position the inner 0-ring 4VO 00132116 PCTIIE99/00122' -1?
is engaged against the inside of the interior of the anterior abdominal wall and the rings 21. and 22 are extem3l of the wound opening with the 'sieeve 1 I
shortened in axial extent. The twisting of the sleeve 11 provides a central lumen 12 of reduced size, which depends on the degree of twist. A full 180 relative twist 5 would result in closing down of the lumen. The reduced lumen 12 provides access for instruments and/or a surgeons arm while maintaining a wound seal.
Locking means of any suitable type may be provided to lock the rings 20, 21 together. The locking means may, for example comprise a releasable la.tching 10 system such as a ratchet and pawl arrangement or the like.
Preferably a gas tight seal is formed between the rings 20, 21 in use. The sleeve in this case provides an inflatable space 30 between the rings 20, 21 and the inner 0-ring 10. An inflation connection port may be provided in the device to facilitate inflation. On inflation, a wound engaging section 11a of the sleeve is pushed radially outwardly to provide a highly efficient wound protector/seal and wound retractor. The inner sleeve section lIb is infTated to further restrict the lumen 12 and provide highly efiicient sealing engagement with a surgeons forearm, a device or an instrument inserted through the lumen.
For efficient sealing engagement it is preferred that the inner diameter (d) of the sleeve 11 is greater than or equal to the axial length {I) of the sleeve 11 as illustrated in Fig. 7. Preferably the inner diameter of the sleeve is greater than the axial length of the sleeve by an amount which is less than the thickness of an average abdominal wall. With this configuraition on twisting of the sleeve 11, sealing and retraction forces are applied to the viound opening.
The surgical device 1 may be formed from a cylindrical sleeve 50 of pliable plastic material attached to a pair of rings 20, 21 as illtistrated in Figs 6 and 7. A
flexible O-ring 10 is fitted over the sleeve 50. The flexible sleeve 50 is then turned over on t3-itseif so that the O-ring 10 is confined between inner and outer sleeve sections 1 Ia, l ib and the rings 20, 21 are in the configuration illustrated in Figs 1 and ?.
The device of the invention applies a force to the wound edges to achieve adequate exposure without causing ischaemic injury to the wound edges. The device protects wound edges from cross infection or seeding by cancerous or otherwise malignant cells. Another advantage is that the device is sufficiently inexpensive that it can be disposed of after a single use thereby obviating the need for cleaning and sterilisation between use. In addition, the device is simple to place into a desired position in a wound or natural bodily opening and easy to remove, especially without negating the benefits gained from use of the device as a wound protector.
Referring to Figs 8 to 10 there is illustrated another surgical device 60 according to the invention. The device 60 is similar to the device 1 and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the sleeve 61 is a single wall sleeve and there is only one outer mounting ring 62. On rotation of the outer ring 62 relative to the inner ring 10 a twist is formed in the sleeve which is shortened, drawing the inner ring 10 upwardly against the interior of the anterior abdominal wall as illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10.
It will be appreciated that the inner 0-ring may be fixed, for example, by adhesives to the sleeve of the surgical device. It will also be appreciated that one or more of the mounting means may be shaped to positively engage with tissue.
For example, the mounting means may include tissue-engaging projections to lock_ the mounting means in position.
It will be appreciated that while for ef~icient retraction and wound protection it is preferred that the connecting means between the outer and inner mounting means is in the form of a sleeve of pliable material, the connecting means may be WO 00/3:1 Ib PCTlIE99/OOI23' discontinuous. For example the sleeve may be in the form of elongate strips or the iike.
Referring to Figs 11 to 13 there is illustrated another surgical device 70 according to the invention. In this case the connecting means comprises a plurality of straps 71 which are drawn upwardly to shorten the axial extent and to form a wound retractor. The straps 71 are retained in the shortened configuration illustrated by any suitable locking means such as by wedge elements 72. In this case an iris diaphragm type device 80 is provided in the wound opening which is inflatable from the rest configuration illustrated in Fig. 11 to the pressurised inflated configuration illustrated in Fig. 12.
Referring to Figs 14 to 16 there is illustrated another device 85 according to the invention in which the connecting means is defined by a plurality of straps 86 which are movable between an inner mounting ring 83 and an outer mounting ring 84 by buckle devices 87 from the initial position illustrated in Fig 15B
to the wound retracting position of Fig. 15 A. The inner ring 83 is first inserted though the incision. The outer ring 82 is then brought down to sldn level by taking up the slack in the straps 86. To achieve the retraction effect the straps 86 are pulled taut causing the wound edge to be displaced out from the centrepoint of the wound.
The straps 86 may be adjusted until optimum retraction is achieved. Tension in the straps 86 is maintained by the buckles 86 which may hold the strap 86 taut either by friction or using a ciasp mechanism.
Referring to Figs 17 and 18 another surgical device 90 similar to the device 85 is illustrated. In this case the inner and outer mounting rings 82, 83 are of oval shape in transverse cross section to smooth the movement of the straps 86.
This device operates in a similar manner to the device 85.
1VO 00132116 PCT/IE99/001'-Y3 - l~ -Referrin;~ to Figs 19 and ?U there is illustrated another surgical device 93 which has single legged straps 94. This device operates in a similar manner to devices 85 and device 90. In this case straps 94 do not loop around the inner ring 83 but are directty attached to it.
Referring to Fig. 21 there is illustrated a further su.rgical device 95 having straps 96 which are locked in position by a locking mechainism. The iocking mechanism comprises a wedge 97 inserted into a hole through which the strop 96 passes to hold the strap 96 in position by friction. A ratchet mechanism may also be used or some other adjustable locking mechanism to hold the strap in position.
The device 98 illustrated in Figs. 22 and 23 is similar to the device of Fig.
except that a different construction of wedge or ratchet 99 is used to lock the straps in position.
Referruig to Figs 24 to 26 there is illustrated ancither surgical device according to the invention. In this case the surgical device is a wound protector retractor of similar construction as that described above with reference to Figs i to 10. The device.1 comprises an inner mounting means in the form of a first 0-ring 201, a first outer mounting means in the form of a second 0-ring 202 mounted in a first receiver 203, and a second mounting means in the form of a third 0-ring 205 mounted in a second receiver 206. The receivers 203, 206 are in this case interconnectable as illustrated and a fourth O-ring 207 is provided between the receivers 203, 206 on assembly.
A sleeve 210 of flexible pliable plastics material extends from the second outer receiver 206 to the inner 0-ring 201 and from the inner 0-ring 201 to the first outer receiver 203. The receivers 203, 206 are de-mountable as illustrated in Fig.
25 to facilitate relative rotation therebetween in the direction of the arrows to vary the degree of twist in the sleeve 210.
tiVO W3211fi PCT/1E99/00122 ' - l~-Reierring to Figs 27 and 28 there is illustrated another surgical device 220 which is similar to the device of Figs 24 to 26 and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the 0-ring 205 is de-mountable from the receiver 206 to facilitate length adjustment of the sleeve 210. On removal of the 0-ring 205 the sleeve 210 is adjusted to a desired length d. In this way a single device 220 may be used for a variety of thiclcriess of abdomens. "I7ie lumen diameter defined by the twist does not need to be changed to cater for a range of abdoinen sizes. The excess sleeve may be cut off or wound around the 0-ring sea1205.
Referring now to Figs 29 to 32 there is illustrated part 230 of another surgical device according to the invention which is similar to the devices of Figs 24 to 28 and like parts are assigned the same reference: numerals. An inner mounting means 231 is configured to reduce the size thereof for ease of insertion into a wound opening. In this case the inner mounting means 231 is in the form of a split ring which is hinged at 232 to facilitate a reduction in the diameter of the ring 231 as illustrated. It will of course be appreciated that the hinge may be integzally formed and indeed, there may be a number of such hinges.
Referring to Figs 33 and 34 there is illustrated an assembly of two surgical devices 250, 260. The device,250 is a forearm seal and the device 260 is a wound protector retractor which is assembled to an outer sealing device 250. The sealing device 250 provides an outer sealed access port through which a surgeon may insert his forearm or for insertion of an instrument or the like.
Referring to Figs. 35 to 38 there is illustrated another surgical device 300 according to the invention. The device 300 is a wound protector retractor similar to those described above. In this case the wound protector retractor 300 compzises an .inner ring 301 of semi-rigid elastomeric material and an outer ring 302 which is of similar material. A sleeve 303 of pliable material extends between the rings 301, 302. Drawstrings 305 are fitted to the sleeve 303, the drawstrings being pulled outwardly in the direction of the arrows to pull the sleeve 303 upwardly to tighten in the incision and provide a wound protector and retractor.
The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described which may be varied in construction and detail.
Background of the Invention The present invention relates to a surgical device. More specificaily, the invention relates to devices for retraction of an incision or natural bodily opening during surgery and for protecring the edges of incisions from infection or tumour seeding during surgery.
Wound Retraction Adequate aiiatomical exposure is required in modem surgical procedures to allow procedures to be safely and effectively perforrned. Anatomical exposure is achieved by separating the walls of a natural orifice or spreading apart the margins of a surgical incision. A difficult surgical procedure can be simplified by adequate retraction whereas a relatively simple procedure can be made more difficult or even dangerous by the lack of adequate retraction. Exposure is maximised with correct incision placement and well directed retraction.
Retraction can be achieved in several different ways. The most common method of surgical wound retraction is by the use of hanci held retractors. These may be made of metal or thermoplastics and allow an ope.rator to apply a retraction force to the wound edges. They are disposable or reu.sable and come in a variety of shapes and sizes to satisfy the requirements of different surgical procedures.
Another type of retractor are Frame mounted retractor devices are also known.
Such devices consist of a rigid circular or horseshoe-shaped frame on which multiple, detachable and movable paddle re*sacto:rs are attached. The device may be mounted to an operating table to provide secure anchorage. Retraction may be applied in required directions. Typically such retractors are made of stainless steel WO 00132116 PCT/1 E99/00132 . =
to Facifitate cleaning and sterilisation for reuse. Some of the more complex retractors need to be taken apart before sterilisation and reassembled before use.
These devices always apply retraction at a fewspecific locations on the wound.
This is a disadvantage.of such devices as it can lead to regional ischaemia on parts the wound edge.
A wound retractor _ and protector is disclosed in US-A-5524644 (Crook). This device consists of an open-ended sleeve of polymeric material with a flexible ring at each end. One ring is inserted into the incision and the sleeve is manually rolled up around the other ring to apply tension to the polymeric material to achieve retraction. The device is often difficult to use because of the manual dexterity required, especially when the surgeons hands are wet. In addition, the device is.inerementally adjustable. This restricts the efficiency of the device across all abdominal wall thicknesses.
US-A-5545179 (Williamson TY) describes a device having an elastomeric sealing element and a tubing conduit. The device protects the edges of the wound from contamination. However, the device is specifically for laparoscopic instnxments and is not suitable for hand assisted surgery because the wound opening is not sufficiently retracted.
WO-A-96/36283 (Mollenauer) describes a trocar device for retracting and sealing an incision and providing a sealed access port for surgical instruments.
Whilst this incision and providing a sealed access port for surgical instruments.
V~hilst this device provides both retraction and protection to the wound edge is not suitable for use in hand assisted surgery due to size limitations. The device retarcts and protects due to the inflation of one or one or more balloons and because these close the lumen when inflated it is not possible to visulaise the contents of the abdomen through the device.
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W() f)0;3211n PCT/iE99/00i22 a WO-A-98143724 discloses a device for use in hand assisted laparoscopic surgery.
The device has awrund retractor/protector component and a component for yl-.iiing around the wrist of the surgeon. The wound protector component consists of an inner ring and two outer inflatable doughnut-shaped rings mounted vertically on top of another. The inner and outer rings are linked by an elastomeric sleeve. Inflation of the two outer rings causes retraction of the elastomeric sleeve. This device provides wound retraction and protection but it is not suitable for device has a large vertical profile due to the outer rings.
This restructs reach into the incision and extends the fulcrum of any instruments used in such a way that their effective reach and breath of lateral movement would be severely restricted.
Wound Protection The sides of an open wound are susceptible to infection and cross contamination if they are touched by contaminated material such as body parts or fluids as they pass through the opening of a wound. Serious problems can also result from cancerous material coming into contact with the wound edge. It is well known that cancerous cells may become seeded in wound areas, especially at trocar sites.
To avoid such problems great care is taken to protect the edges of an incision using drapes that are impervious to liquids. An incision liner is disclosed in US
3397692 (Creager). Tnis linear comprises a sheet of polymeric material. The sheet has a hole cut out in the centre and the edges of the hole are reinforced using a semi-rigid ring. This ring can be inserted into the incision allowing a surgical procedure to proceed through the ring while the material attached to the ring protects _he edges of the incision from contaniinants in the wound site. These device marketed as "Steridrape" by 3M Corporation and comes in a variety of sizes for different wound sizes. However such devices do not adequately retract an incision.
In general known devices are of either complex construction, do not effectively seal a wound and/or are difficult to operate.
There is therefore a need for an improved surgical device that will overcome at least some of these problems.
Statement of Invention According to the invention there is provided a wound retractor device, comprising: a longitudinal axis; a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring; a retracting member securement, the securement operable automatically upon removal of a force used to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and proximal ring; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
In a preferred embodiment, the securement includes a wedge. The wedge may be coupled to the proximal ring.
In another preferred embodiment, the securement includes the proximal ring.
The retracting member may include at least one strap. The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
In another preferred embodiment, the retracting member is coupled to the distal ring.
Moreover, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings.
The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
The retracting member may include a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, whereby the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
In a second broad aspect, the present invention provides a wound retractor device comprising: a longitudinal axis; a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to tJie proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring; a locking means for automatically securing a shortened axial extent of the retracting member between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of a force used to shorten said axial extent; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
In connection with the second aspect of the invention, the retracting member may include at least one strap. The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
The retracting member may be coupled to the distal ring.
Furthermore, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings.
The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
25. Preferably, in connection with the second aspect of the invention, the retracting member includes a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring and the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
In a third broad aspect, the present invention relates to method for manipulating a wound retractor, comprising: providing a wound retractor comprising a central longitudinal axis, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a retracting member extending at least between the distal ring and the proximal ring; positioning the wound retractor relative to an area of interest in a substrate such that the distal ring is beyond the area of interest, the retracting member extends through the area of interest and the proximal ring is located outside of the area of interest; applying a force to move the retracting member relative to the proximal ring in the longitudinal direction to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being automatically secured at a desired axial extent between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of the force;
and sealing an access opening of the wound retractor. .
The automatic securing preferably includes passing the retracting member through a wedge.
The automatic securing may include the use of a ratchet mechanism.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may include at least one strap.
The at least one strap may include a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may be coupled to the distal ring.
In the method of the present invention, the seal may extend between the distal and proximal rings. The seal may include an iris diaphragm type device.
In the method of the present invention, the retracting member may include a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, and the applying of a force includes a pulling force applied to a gripping portion.
The present invention also provides a method of using a device including a distal ring, a proximal ring, a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring and coupled to both the distal ring and proximal ring, comprising: after insertion of the distal ring through a patient opening such that the retracting sleeve extends through the patient opening and the proximal ring is located outside of the patient opening, manipulating the retracting sleeve to decrease an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve, and sealing the retracted access opening formed by the retracting sleeve.
The present invention also provides a method for retracting an opening, comprising:
inserting a distal ring through the opening; positioning a proximal ring external of the opening; decreasing an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring so as to retract the opening by a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring; and sealing a retracted access opening extending through the retracting sleeve.
The present invention also provides a protector and retractor for a patient opening, comprising: a distal ring; a proximal ring; a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, an axial extent of the sleeve between the distal ring and the proximal ring being adjustable to reduce a distance between the distal ring and proximal -7a-ring and retract the patient opening to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve; and a seal configured to seal the retracted access opening.
Brief Description of Drawinszs The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description thereof given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-4V0 001'32115 PCT/IE99/O0122 Fig. I
is a perspective view of a surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view of the device in one position of use;
Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view of the device in another position of use;
Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the device in the position of Fig. 4;
Figs. 6 and 7 are respectively perspective and cross sectional views illustrating a method of forming the device of Figs 1 to 5;
Fig. 8 is a perspective view of another surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 9 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 8 in one position of use;
Fig. 10 is a cross sectional view of the device of Fig. 8 in another position of use;
Figs. 11 and 12 are cross sectional views of another surgical device according to the invention in different positions of use;
Fig. 13 is a plan view of the device of Fig. 11;
Fig. 14 is a cross sectional view of a further surgical device according to the invention;
Wt) 00r32116 PCT/IE99/00122 -y-Figs 15A and 15B are cross sectional views of ihe device of Fig. 14, in usc;
Fig. 16 is plan view of the device of Fig. 14;
Fig. 17 is a cross section view of another surgical device of invention;
Fig. 18 is a plan view of the device of Fig. ;i 7;
Fig. 19 is a cross sectional view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 20 is a plan view of the device of Fig. 19;
Figs 21 is a cross sectional view of a further surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 22 is a cross sectional view of a still further surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 23 is plan view of the device of Fig. 22;
Fig. 24 is a perspective view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 25 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 24 being adjusted;
Fig. 26 is a side, partially cross sectional view of the device of Figs 24 and 25;
Fig. 27 is a view similar to Fig. 26 of the cievice partially disassembled;
Fig. 28 is a view similar to Fig. 26 with the device of Fig. 27 re-assembled;
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Fi.a,. 29 is a diagrammatic perspective view of another surgical device of the invention;
Fig. 30 is a perspective view of the device of Fig. 29 in a wound inserting configuration;
Figs 31 and 32 are respectively diagrammatic perspective and plan views of an inner ring part of the device of Figs 29 and 30;
Fig. 33 is a cross sectional view of two surgical devices ready for assembly;
Fig. 34 is a cross sectional view of the devices of Fig. 33, assembled;
Fig. 35 is a plan view of another surgical device according to the invention;
Fig. 36 is a cross sectional view on the line A-A in Fig. 35 with the device in position in an incision;
Fig: 37 is a plan view of the device of Figs. 35 and 36 in another position of use; and Fig. 38 is a cross sectional view on the line B-B of Fig. 37.
Detailed Description Referring to the drawings and initially to Fig. 1 to 7 thereof there is illustrated a surgical device, especially for use in laproscopic surgery. The device I in this case is used. in surgery involving an incision 2 in a wall 3 of a patients abdomen.
The tiV(U 00132116 PCT/iE99/00122 -li-wound is, in this case, both protected and retracted by the device 1 oF the invent:on. Thus, the invention in this case provides a wound protector retractor.
The device 1 comprises an inner mounting means in the form of an 0-ring 10 of flexible material such as of elastomeric material for insert7on through the wound opening 2, an outer mounting means for mounting external of the wound opening 2 and a connecting means, in this case in the form of a sleeve 11 extending between the inner 10 and outer mounting means. The outer mounting means is movable, in this case rotatable, relative to the inner 0-ring 10 to twist the sleeve 11 to form a centralised lumen 12 of reduced cross section and to shorten the axial extent of the sleeve 11. As the sleeve 11 is twisted the inner 0-ring 10 is drawn upwardly from the inserted position illustrated in Fig. 3 to the in-use position illustrated in Fig. 4 in which the wound is sealed. and a radial retraction force is applied to the wound. A surgeon inserts a sealed gloved hand/arm/instrument through the sealed and retracted wound to perform a surgical procedure within the abdomen.
In this preferred case the outer mounting means comprises a first outer mounting means in the form of a first annular ring 20 and a second outer mounting means in the form of a second annular ring 21. The sleeve 11 is of biocompatible pliable gas unpermeable plastics material and is attached at one end to the ring 20 and at an opposite end to the ring 21. The sleeve 11 is connected to the ring 20, led over the Q-ring 10 and back up for attachment to the ring 21 as best illustrated in Fig.
2.
In use, a surgeon makes an incision in the abdominal cavity and the O-ri ng 10 is flexed and inserted through the incision as iilustrated in Fig. 3. The outer rings 20, 21 are then rotated reladve to one another in the direction of the arrows A and B in Fig. 3. This relative rotation twists the sleeve 11 and shortens the sleeve until the device is in the operative position of Fig. 4. Tn this position the inner 0-ring 4VO 00132116 PCTIIE99/00122' -1?
is engaged against the inside of the interior of the anterior abdominal wall and the rings 21. and 22 are extem3l of the wound opening with the 'sieeve 1 I
shortened in axial extent. The twisting of the sleeve 11 provides a central lumen 12 of reduced size, which depends on the degree of twist. A full 180 relative twist 5 would result in closing down of the lumen. The reduced lumen 12 provides access for instruments and/or a surgeons arm while maintaining a wound seal.
Locking means of any suitable type may be provided to lock the rings 20, 21 together. The locking means may, for example comprise a releasable la.tching 10 system such as a ratchet and pawl arrangement or the like.
Preferably a gas tight seal is formed between the rings 20, 21 in use. The sleeve in this case provides an inflatable space 30 between the rings 20, 21 and the inner 0-ring 10. An inflation connection port may be provided in the device to facilitate inflation. On inflation, a wound engaging section 11a of the sleeve is pushed radially outwardly to provide a highly efficient wound protector/seal and wound retractor. The inner sleeve section lIb is infTated to further restrict the lumen 12 and provide highly efiicient sealing engagement with a surgeons forearm, a device or an instrument inserted through the lumen.
For efficient sealing engagement it is preferred that the inner diameter (d) of the sleeve 11 is greater than or equal to the axial length {I) of the sleeve 11 as illustrated in Fig. 7. Preferably the inner diameter of the sleeve is greater than the axial length of the sleeve by an amount which is less than the thickness of an average abdominal wall. With this configuraition on twisting of the sleeve 11, sealing and retraction forces are applied to the viound opening.
The surgical device 1 may be formed from a cylindrical sleeve 50 of pliable plastic material attached to a pair of rings 20, 21 as illtistrated in Figs 6 and 7. A
flexible O-ring 10 is fitted over the sleeve 50. The flexible sleeve 50 is then turned over on t3-itseif so that the O-ring 10 is confined between inner and outer sleeve sections 1 Ia, l ib and the rings 20, 21 are in the configuration illustrated in Figs 1 and ?.
The device of the invention applies a force to the wound edges to achieve adequate exposure without causing ischaemic injury to the wound edges. The device protects wound edges from cross infection or seeding by cancerous or otherwise malignant cells. Another advantage is that the device is sufficiently inexpensive that it can be disposed of after a single use thereby obviating the need for cleaning and sterilisation between use. In addition, the device is simple to place into a desired position in a wound or natural bodily opening and easy to remove, especially without negating the benefits gained from use of the device as a wound protector.
Referring to Figs 8 to 10 there is illustrated another surgical device 60 according to the invention. The device 60 is similar to the device 1 and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the sleeve 61 is a single wall sleeve and there is only one outer mounting ring 62. On rotation of the outer ring 62 relative to the inner ring 10 a twist is formed in the sleeve which is shortened, drawing the inner ring 10 upwardly against the interior of the anterior abdominal wall as illustrated in Figs. 9 and 10.
It will be appreciated that the inner 0-ring may be fixed, for example, by adhesives to the sleeve of the surgical device. It will also be appreciated that one or more of the mounting means may be shaped to positively engage with tissue.
For example, the mounting means may include tissue-engaging projections to lock_ the mounting means in position.
It will be appreciated that while for ef~icient retraction and wound protection it is preferred that the connecting means between the outer and inner mounting means is in the form of a sleeve of pliable material, the connecting means may be WO 00/3:1 Ib PCTlIE99/OOI23' discontinuous. For example the sleeve may be in the form of elongate strips or the iike.
Referring to Figs 11 to 13 there is illustrated another surgical device 70 according to the invention. In this case the connecting means comprises a plurality of straps 71 which are drawn upwardly to shorten the axial extent and to form a wound retractor. The straps 71 are retained in the shortened configuration illustrated by any suitable locking means such as by wedge elements 72. In this case an iris diaphragm type device 80 is provided in the wound opening which is inflatable from the rest configuration illustrated in Fig. 11 to the pressurised inflated configuration illustrated in Fig. 12.
Referring to Figs 14 to 16 there is illustrated another device 85 according to the invention in which the connecting means is defined by a plurality of straps 86 which are movable between an inner mounting ring 83 and an outer mounting ring 84 by buckle devices 87 from the initial position illustrated in Fig 15B
to the wound retracting position of Fig. 15 A. The inner ring 83 is first inserted though the incision. The outer ring 82 is then brought down to sldn level by taking up the slack in the straps 86. To achieve the retraction effect the straps 86 are pulled taut causing the wound edge to be displaced out from the centrepoint of the wound.
The straps 86 may be adjusted until optimum retraction is achieved. Tension in the straps 86 is maintained by the buckles 86 which may hold the strap 86 taut either by friction or using a ciasp mechanism.
Referring to Figs 17 and 18 another surgical device 90 similar to the device 85 is illustrated. In this case the inner and outer mounting rings 82, 83 are of oval shape in transverse cross section to smooth the movement of the straps 86.
This device operates in a similar manner to the device 85.
1VO 00132116 PCT/IE99/001'-Y3 - l~ -Referrin;~ to Figs 19 and ?U there is illustrated another surgical device 93 which has single legged straps 94. This device operates in a similar manner to devices 85 and device 90. In this case straps 94 do not loop around the inner ring 83 but are directty attached to it.
Referring to Fig. 21 there is illustrated a further su.rgical device 95 having straps 96 which are locked in position by a locking mechainism. The iocking mechanism comprises a wedge 97 inserted into a hole through which the strop 96 passes to hold the strap 96 in position by friction. A ratchet mechanism may also be used or some other adjustable locking mechanism to hold the strap in position.
The device 98 illustrated in Figs. 22 and 23 is similar to the device of Fig.
except that a different construction of wedge or ratchet 99 is used to lock the straps in position.
Referruig to Figs 24 to 26 there is illustrated ancither surgical device according to the invention. In this case the surgical device is a wound protector retractor of similar construction as that described above with reference to Figs i to 10. The device.1 comprises an inner mounting means in the form of a first 0-ring 201, a first outer mounting means in the form of a second 0-ring 202 mounted in a first receiver 203, and a second mounting means in the form of a third 0-ring 205 mounted in a second receiver 206. The receivers 203, 206 are in this case interconnectable as illustrated and a fourth O-ring 207 is provided between the receivers 203, 206 on assembly.
A sleeve 210 of flexible pliable plastics material extends from the second outer receiver 206 to the inner 0-ring 201 and from the inner 0-ring 201 to the first outer receiver 203. The receivers 203, 206 are de-mountable as illustrated in Fig.
25 to facilitate relative rotation therebetween in the direction of the arrows to vary the degree of twist in the sleeve 210.
tiVO W3211fi PCT/1E99/00122 ' - l~-Reierring to Figs 27 and 28 there is illustrated another surgical device 220 which is similar to the device of Figs 24 to 26 and like parts are assigned the same reference numerals. In this case the 0-ring 205 is de-mountable from the receiver 206 to facilitate length adjustment of the sleeve 210. On removal of the 0-ring 205 the sleeve 210 is adjusted to a desired length d. In this way a single device 220 may be used for a variety of thiclcriess of abdomens. "I7ie lumen diameter defined by the twist does not need to be changed to cater for a range of abdoinen sizes. The excess sleeve may be cut off or wound around the 0-ring sea1205.
Referring now to Figs 29 to 32 there is illustrated part 230 of another surgical device according to the invention which is similar to the devices of Figs 24 to 28 and like parts are assigned the same reference: numerals. An inner mounting means 231 is configured to reduce the size thereof for ease of insertion into a wound opening. In this case the inner mounting means 231 is in the form of a split ring which is hinged at 232 to facilitate a reduction in the diameter of the ring 231 as illustrated. It will of course be appreciated that the hinge may be integzally formed and indeed, there may be a number of such hinges.
Referring to Figs 33 and 34 there is illustrated an assembly of two surgical devices 250, 260. The device,250 is a forearm seal and the device 260 is a wound protector retractor which is assembled to an outer sealing device 250. The sealing device 250 provides an outer sealed access port through which a surgeon may insert his forearm or for insertion of an instrument or the like.
Referring to Figs. 35 to 38 there is illustrated another surgical device 300 according to the invention. The device 300 is a wound protector retractor similar to those described above. In this case the wound protector retractor 300 compzises an .inner ring 301 of semi-rigid elastomeric material and an outer ring 302 which is of similar material. A sleeve 303 of pliable material extends between the rings 301, 302. Drawstrings 305 are fitted to the sleeve 303, the drawstrings being pulled outwardly in the direction of the arrows to pull the sleeve 303 upwardly to tighten in the incision and provide a wound protector and retractor.
The invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described which may be varied in construction and detail.
Claims (51)
1. A wound retractor device, comprising:
a longitudinal axis;
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
a retracting member securement, the securement operable automatically upon removal of a force used to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and proximal ring; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
a longitudinal axis;
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
a retracting member securement, the securement operable automatically upon removal of a force used to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and proximal ring; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
2. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the securement includes a wedge.
3. The wound retractor device of claim 2, wherein the wedge is coupled to the proximal ring.
4. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the securement includes the proximal ring.
5. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the retracting member includes at least one strap.
6. The wound retractor device of claim 5, wherein the at least one strap includes a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
7. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the retracting member is coupled to the distal ring.
8. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the seal extends between the distal and proximal rings.
9. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the seal includes an iris diaphragm type device.
10. The wound retractor device of claim 1, wherein the retracting member includes a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, and the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
11. A wound retractor device, comprising:
a longitudinal axis;
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
a locking means for automatically securing a shortened axial extent of the retracting member between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of a force used to shorten said axial extent; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
a longitudinal axis;
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting member extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being movable relative to the proximal ring to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
a locking means for automatically securing a shortened axial extent of the retracting member between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of a force used to shorten said axial extent; and a seal extending across an access opening of the wound retractor device.
12. The wound retractor device of claim 11, wherein the retracting member includes at least one strap.
13. The wound retractor device of claim 12, wherein the at least one strap includes a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
14. The wound retractor device of claim 11, wherein the retracting member is coupled to the distal ring.
15. The wound retractor of claim 11, wherein the seal extends between the distal and proximal rings.
16. The wound retractor device of claim 11, wherein the seal includes an iris diaphragm type device.
17. The wound retractor device of claim 11, wherein the retracting member includes a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring and the force used to shorten the axial extent of the retracting member includes a pulling force on the gripping portion of the retracting member.
18. A method for manipulating a wound retractor, comprising:
providing a wound retractor comprising a central longitudinal axis, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a retracting member extending at least between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
positioning the wound retractor relative to an area of interest in a substrate such that the distal ring is beyond the area of interest, the retracting member extends through the area of interest and the proximal ring is located outside of the area of interest;
applying a force to move the retracting member relative to the proximal ring in the longitudinal direction to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being automatically secured at a desired axial extent between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of the force; and sealing an access opening of the wound retractor.
providing a wound retractor comprising a central longitudinal axis, a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a retracting member extending at least between the distal ring and the proximal ring;
positioning the wound retractor relative to an area of interest in a substrate such that the distal ring is beyond the area of interest, the retracting member extends through the area of interest and the proximal ring is located outside of the area of interest;
applying a force to move the retracting member relative to the proximal ring in the longitudinal direction to shorten an axial extent of the retracting member located between the distal ring and the proximal ring, the retracting member being automatically secured at a desired axial extent between the distal ring and proximal ring upon removal of the force; and sealing an access opening of the wound retractor.
19. The method of claim 18, wherein the automatic securing includes passing the retracting member through a wedge.
20. The method of claim 18, wherein the automatic securing includes the use of a ratchet mechanism.
21. The method of claim 18, wherein the retracting member includes at least one strap.
22. The method of claim 21, wherein the at least one strap includes a plurality of straps, each strap extending through the proximal ring.
23. The method of claim 18, wherein the retracting member is coupled to the distal ring.
24. The method of claim 18, wherein the seal extends between the distal and proximal rings.
25. The method of claim 18, wherein the seal includes an iris diaphragm type device.
26. The method of claim 18, wherein the retracting member includes a gripping portion extending away from the proximal ring, and the applying of a force includes a pulling force applied to a gripping portion.
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27. A method of using a device including a distal ring, a proximal ring, a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring and coupled to both the distal ring and proximal ring, comprising:
after insertion of the distal ring through a patient opening such that the retracting sleeve extends through the patient opening and the proximal ring is located outside of the patient opening, manipulating the retracting sleeve to decrease an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve, and sealing the retracted access opening formed by the retracting sleeve.
after insertion of the distal ring through a patient opening such that the retracting sleeve extends through the patient opening and the proximal ring is located outside of the patient opening, manipulating the retracting sleeve to decrease an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve, and sealing the retracted access opening formed by the retracting sleeve.
28. The method of claim 27, wherein the manipulation of the retracting sleeve includes tensioning the retracting sleeve by movement of the proximal ring.
29. The method of claim 28, wherein the tensioning of the retracting sleeve includes twisting the retracting sleeve by twisting a portion of the proximal ring.
30. The method of claim 27, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes selectively sealing the retracted access opening with a detachable seal.
31. The method of claim 27, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes coupling a seal to the proximal ring.
32. The method of claim 27, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes sealing an instrument extending through the retracted access opening.
33. The method of claim 27, wherein the decreasing of the axial distance includes moving a first layer of the retracting sleeve to force a second layer of the retracting sleeve around the distal ring.
34. The method of claim 27, wherein a diameter of the distal ring and a diameter of proximal ring are each larger than a width of the patient opening.
35. A method for retracting an opening, comprising:
inserting a distal ring through the opening;
positioning a proximal ring external of the opening;
decreasing an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring so as to retract the opening by a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring; and sealing a retracted access opening extending through the retracting sleeve.
inserting a distal ring through the opening;
positioning a proximal ring external of the opening;
decreasing an axial distance between the distal ring and the proximal ring so as to retract the opening by a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring; and sealing a retracted access opening extending through the retracting sleeve.
36. The method of claim 35, wherein the decreasing of the axial distance includes tensioning the retracting sleeve by movement of the proximal ring.
37. The method of claim 36, wherein the tensioning of the retracting sleeve includes twisting the retracting sleeve by twisting a portion of the proximal ring.
38. The method of claim 35, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes selectively sealing the retracted access opening with a detachable seal.
39. The method of claim 35, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes coupling a seal to the proximal ring.
40. The method of claim 35, wherein the sealing of the retracted access opening includes sealing an instrument extending through the retracted access opening.
41. The method of claim 35, wherein decreasing the axial distance includes moving a first layer of the retracting sleeve to force a second layer of the retracting sleeve around the distal ring.
42. The method of claim 35, wherein a diameter of the distal ring and a diameter of proximal ring are each larger than a width of the patient opening.
43. A protector and retractor for a patient opening, comprising:
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, an axial extent of the sleeve between the distal ring and the proximal ring being adjustable to reduce a distance between the distal ring and proximal ring and retract the patient opening to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve; and a seal configured to seal the retracted access opening.
a distal ring;
a proximal ring;
a retracting sleeve extending between the distal ring and the proximal ring, an axial extent of the sleeve between the distal ring and the proximal ring being adjustable to reduce a distance between the distal ring and proximal ring and retract the patient opening to form a retracted access opening through the retracting sleeve; and a seal configured to seal the retracted access opening.
44. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the sleeve is fixedly coupled to the proximal ring and said adjustability includes tensioning the sleeve by movement of the proximal ring the retract the patient opening.
45. The protector and retractor of claim 44, wherein a portion of the proximal ring is twistable to provide said tensioning.
46. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the proximal ring includes a first part and a second part, the first and second parts being rotatable relative to one another.
47. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the seal is detachably coupled to the proximal ring.
48. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the seal is configured to seal instruments extending through the retracted access opening.
49. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the proximal ring is generally solid.
50. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein the retracting sleeve includes an inner layer and an outer layer and the distal ring is floatingly received between the inner layer and the outer layer.
51. The protector and retractor of claim 43, wherein a diameter of the distal ring and a diameter of the proximal ring are each larger than a width of the patient opening.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE980997 | 1998-12-01 | ||
| IE980997 | 1998-12-01 | ||
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