Leland Stanford Junior University

Hattie Zhi Chen Dong

John Avi Roop

Bryan J Duggan

Christopher Steven Pell

Thomas Ruby

Jonathan B Ticker

James N Lau

Kevin Chao

Apparatus, systems, and methods for laparoscopic abdominal surgery are disclosed. For example, a system or kit is provided for performing a procedure within a surgical space within a patient's body that includes a plurality of tool heads, and a tool head carrier including features for removably receiving one or more tool heads, the tool head carrier sized for introduction through a trocar or other port into a surgical space. The system or kit may also include a surgical tool including a tool shaft introduceable into the surgical space and including features for securing a tool head to the tool. Optionally, the tool head carrier may include a clip for securing the tool head carrier to an endoscope.

Apparatus, systems, and methods for performing laparoscopic surgery

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Stanford, CA, United States of America

Hattie Zhi Chen Dong