Patent ID: 8728109
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A trocar unit comprising: a flexible lateral wall defining a cavity, a distal portion of which forms a surgical site, the cavity having a proximal end and an open distal end; a flexible first plate configured to connect to a proximal portion of the flexible lateral wall; a second plate configured to fit securely within a portion of the flexible lateral wall and disposed distally with respect to the flexible first plate; a plurality of independent portals extending through at least said flexible first plate, at least one of said independent portals extending through said flexible first plate in a direction transverse to said flexible first plate, said portals being configured and dimensioned for simultaneous accommodation of surgical instrumentation; the flexible first plate further includes a flexible connector configured to attach to the flexible lateral wall, said flexible first plate configured to be positioned above an opening at the surgical site.