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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 1993
Filed:
Oct. 18, 1991
Theodore G Obenchain, San Diego, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A discectomy apparatus comprises an elongated sleeve member having receiving means therein for an endoscope, receiving means for securing and suction and irrigation channel means, all secured and extending along the interior length of the sleeve. The apparatus is especially suitable for performing a laparoscopic lumbar discectomy. In another embodiment, an elongated sleeve member is provided with means for receiving an endoscope and means for removably receiving selected elongated surgical instruments. The invention also includes an improved method for performing laparoscopic lumbar discectomy.
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