Patent ID: 6187023
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A method for dissecting a first layer of tissue from a second layer of tissue to create a dissected region between the first and second layers, the method comprising the steps of:making an incision in the body;introducing a surgical device comprising first and second inflatable members through the incision and placing the surgical device between the first and second tissue layers at the location of said natural tissue plane;dissecting said first layer from said second layer by exerting force on said layers by inflating said first inflatable member of said surgical device, thereby creating a first portion of said dissected region between the first and second tissue layers; anddissecting said first layer from said second layer by exerting force on said layers by inflating said second inflatable member of said surgical device, thereby creating a second portion of said dissected region between the first and second tissue layers.