Leland Stanford Junior University

Lxs, LLC

Kevin Zi Jun Chao

John Avi Roop

Matthew John Callaghan

Joelle A Faulkner

Stephen Arie Leeflang

Christian Scott Eversull

Reuben Daniel Brewer

Christopher Steven Pell

Thomas Ruby

Bryan J Duggan

Zhi Chen Dong

Greg Magee

Ronald Jou

Devices and methods for draining excess lymph fluid are disclosed. The device can be fixed to the blood vessel adjacent to the thoracic duct. The device can have a port for withdrawing lymph fluid exiting the thoracic duct. The device can have a cannula and/or subcutaneous port to draw the lymph fluid away from the thoracic duct and reduce hemostatic pressure in the lymphatic system.

Drainage devices and methods for use

A system and method for abdominal surgery is disclosed. The system can have one or more end effectors that can be attached to an introducer and/or tray and inserted into the abdomen through a large puncture through the patient's umbilicus. The end effector can have a surgical tool, such as a grasper. The system can have a manipulatable control arm that can be inserted into the abdomen through a small puncture through the patient's body wall. The end effector can be attached to the control arm and simultaneously or concurrently detached from the introducer or tray. The control arm can then manipulate the end effector to perform the surgery.

Surgical device and methods

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Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Kevin Zi Jun Chao