Ethicon Endo-surgery, Inc.

Mangesh Patankar

Biten Kishore Kathrani

Tehemton E Udwadia

Tehemton Erach Udwadia

The invention provides, in one embodiment, a method for accessing an operative space within a patient. The method can employ a multifunctional, multi-piece medical device, such as for use with a vacuum lift shell. The method provides flow communication between the external environment and operative field inside the patient's body during medical procedures, including diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. The invention allows entry and exit of air or gas to help create and maintain the operative field. The invention can be used to provide an open and unobstructed working path, and allows the operative space to be maintained at ambient conditions of pressure and temperature.

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Nashik, India

Mangesh Patankar