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Baylor College of Medicine

David Mitchell Moore

Stuart James Corr

Raymon Grogan

Alwin Mathew

Sandesh Reddy

Peggy Razor Clevinger

Mason Sheffield

Fallon Wenck

The present disclosure concerns systems and methods related to an adjustable surgical dilation device for the mechanical dilation of an anatomical opening, including, but not limited to, an endoscopic or robotic port. In specific embodiments, this device may create and expand an anatomical opening with a novel petal-like mechanism. In specific embodiments, this device may be utilized in laparoscopic procedures including, but not limited to, thyroid or parathyroid removal.

Radially adjustable surgical dilator for remote access surgical procedures

An infant wrap and a method for using such a wrap are provided. In one example, the wrap includes a main body folded with an outer surface of part of the main body facing itself to form at least a partial pouch. The wrap further includes a neck portion having first and second ends coupled to an upper edge of the main body to define a neck hole for the user, and a hood attached to a lower edge of the main body. Fasteners may be used to removably couple various portions of the baby wrap.

Infant wrap and method for use

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Houston, TX, United States of America

David Mitchell Moore