Patent ID: 8696563
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for using a lighted cervical cup in a hysterectomy procedure comprising: providing a lighted cervical cup with a lighting structure comprising lights mounted around an outer rim of the cup; advancing the lighted cervical cup into the patient's vaginal cavity to a position proximate the vaginal fornix; actuating at least one of the lights of the lighting structure to achieve one of a plurality of lighting effects; positioning the lighted cervical cup within the patient's fornix, specifically, thereby fitting the rim and an outer lip of the cup within the apex of the patient's fornix; viewing the lighting effect achieved for maximum visibility of the patient's tissue and modifying the lighting effect by actuating at least one of the lights of the lighting structure to improve visibility if necessary; executing and completing the hysterectomy procedure; and withdrawing the lighted cervical cup from the patient.