Patent ID: 8727973
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract to access an underlying body cavity, the surgical apparatus comprising: a first member defining a proximal ramp section, an accordion section, a retaining portion, and a longitudinal passage, the retaining portion located at a distal end of the first member; and a second member defining a tubular section, a portal portion, and a distal flange, the second member having a plurality of ports defined by the portal portion; the second member including a retaining structure located in a distal portion of the second member to couple the first member to the second member; the first member being located at least partially in the tubular section of the second member, the longitudinal passage defined by the first member providing access to the plurality of ports defined by the portal portion of the second member, wherein the surgical apparatus is translatable between a first position where the second member has a first length and a second position where the second member has a second length different from the first length.