Patent ID: 8684912

Claim:
An adjustable endoscopic support device, comprising: a connection element comprising at least two members, the connection element configured to connect to an endoscope, the connection element having an opening of adjustable size such that the connection element is configured to increase the size of the opening to receive the endoscope therethrough and to decrease the size of the opening to hold the endoscope therein; at least two guiding elements configured to be attached to the connection element, each of the guiding elements configured to receive at least one surgical instrument; an orientation component for each guiding element, each orientation component configured to orient the guiding element connected thereto independently of the other guiding element in at least two degrees of freedom in rotation about two substantially parallel and spaced apart axes substantially perpendicular to a first orientation plane defined by two main axes of the guiding elements, wherein the orientation components are each configured to displace the guiding element connected thereto such that the surgical instrument is displaced in at least two dimensions; and an extension element coupled to the connection element and configured to control the adjustment of the opening, wherein the extension element comprises at least one cable extending between the two members to couple the members to one another, wherein actuation of the cable causes the two members to move relative to one another to adjust the size of the opening.