Patent ID: 8025656
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for accessing the peritoneal cavity of a patient, the method comprising the steps of: a) inserting the distal end of a guidewire through the vagina, the cervix, the uterus, a fallopian tube, past a fimbria extending from a distal end of the fallopian tube, and into the peritoneal cavity; b) inserting the distal end of a scope distally over the guidewire until the distal end of the scope extends past the distal end of the fallopian tube and the fimbria and is positioned in the peritoneal cavity; c) directing the distal end of the scope toward a surface within the peritoneal cavity; d) removing the guidewire from a guidewire lumen in the scope; e) inserting at least a first tool through the guidewire lumen and into the peritoneal cavity, wherein the first tool comprises at least one of a retractable needle configured for draining an ovarian cyst, a laser or RF ablation device configured for treating endometriosis, a biopsy forceps and a morcellator; and f) performing a surgical procedure with the first tool, wherein the surgical procedure comprises at least one of draining an ovarian cyst, treatment of endometriosis in the peritoneal cavity, and removing tissue from the external surface of the uterus.