Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
January 2012
Patent Number
8097008
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for the laparoscopic deployment and positioning of surgical materials, such as mesh. The mesh is applied by at least one extension arm which radiates from a central shaft. Alternate embodiments employ simultaneously and/or individually extended rigid arms, and simultaneously deployed resilient arms. Various methods are also disclosed for attaching the mesh to the abdominal wall once it is deployed by the extension arms. Illustrative attaching methods include staples, low viscosity adhesives, and electro-cauterization.
Application Number
12/045,456
Recommended Citation
Henderson, Eric Ross, "Laparoscopic hernia mesh spreader" (2012). USF Patents. 292.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/292
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
03/10/2008
Primary/U.S. Class
606/151
