Patent ID: 8568423

Claim:
A uterus manipulator for laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy comprising: a shank ( 3 ) having a distal end section ( 2 ) for introduction into a uterus through a cervical canal, a proximal handle ( 4 ), a distally open bell ( 13 ) for receiving a cervix, an inner surface of a sidewall of the distally open bell including at least two steps ( 14 ) along a longitudinal axis of the distally open bell, a vaginal sealing bell ( 28 ) arranged proximally with respect to the distally open bell ( 13 ), at least one suction channel ( 10 ), and at least one suction opening ( 11 ) in the distal end section ( 2 ), wherein the distally open bell defines a suction bell ( 13 ) and at least one suction channel ( 12 ) runs out in the suction bell ( 13 ), wherein the vaginal sealing bell ( 28 ) includes a proximally open end, an opposing distal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, wherein the distal end, the proximally open end, and the side wall define a bell shape, the proximally open end having a sealing ring for forming a sealing bearing with a vaginal wall, and wherein the suction bell ( 13 ) and the vaginal sealing bell ( 28 ) form at least part of a unit which is releasably fastened on the shank ( 3 ).