JPH07504581A - Reservoir for capturing and collecting samples from the body - Google Patents
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Abstract
(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるため要約のデータは記録されません。 (57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.
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【発明の詳細な説明】 体内の検体を取り込んで回収するためのリザーバ発明の分野 本発明は、生理学的検査のための材料を体腔内で取り込んで封入するリザーバに 関する。本発明のリザーバは、皮膚を貫通させて配置された外科手術用アクセス ポートを通して体腔内に導入され、体腔内のあらゆる部位に導かれる。本発明の リザーバは、外部つまり体腔の外側からの遠隔操作により、開いたり閉じたりす る。さらに詳しくは、本発明は、体腔の外側からの制御機構を使用した遠隔操作 により開いたり閉じたりするフレキシブルな回収リザーバに関する。この制御機 構は、リザーバのネック部を容易に開いたり閉じたりすることができる。そして 、あらゆる検体を容易に取り込んで容易に隔離する。この結果、検体は体腔内か ら容易かつ安全に除去され、または取り出される。遠隔操作によってリザーバを 容易に開き得ることは外科医師にとって重要である。なぜなら、医師が器具や検 体を操作したり移動させたりすることは、困難でありかつ制約を受けるからであ る。検体の隔離に際する汚染を防止するという観点からは、遠隔操作によってリ ザーバを容易に閉じ得るということが重要である。多くの検体は、もろくて、感 染しており、化学的に有害であり、または悪性である。閉じられたリザーバ内に 検体を適切に取り入れることは、感染や、化学的ダメージや、悪性部の増殖を防 止する点で重要である。[Detailed description of the invention] Field of Invention of Reservoir for Capture and Recovery of Specimen in the Body The present invention provides a reservoir for capturing and enclosing materials for physiological tests in a body cavity. related. The reservoir of the present invention can be used for surgical access placed through the skin. It is introduced into the body cavity through a port and guided to any site within the body cavity. of the present invention The reservoir can be opened and closed by remote control externally, i.e. from outside the body cavity. Ru. More particularly, the present invention provides for remote control using control mechanisms from outside the body cavity. Relating to a flexible collection reservoir that can be opened and closed by This control machine The mechanism allows the neck of the reservoir to be easily opened and closed. and , any specimen can be easily taken in and easily isolated. As a result, whether the specimen is inside the body cavity or not can be easily and safely removed or removed from the Reservoir controlled by remote control Easy opening is important to the surgeon. This is because doctors use instruments and This is because manipulating and moving the body is difficult and subject to restrictions. Ru. From the perspective of preventing contamination during specimen isolation, remote control It is important that the server can be easily closed. Many specimens are fragile and sensitive. contaminated, chemically harmful, or malignant. in a closed reservoir Proper specimen incorporation prevents infection, chemical damage, and malignant growth. This is important in terms of stopping.
発明の背景および従来技術 エンドスコープを使用する最小侵襲手術が有利であることが、多くの文献に記載 されている。これらの手術は実質的に切開される部分が小さいため、患者に与え る外傷が小さく、その結果、回復が促進される。多(の体腔内には、小さな切開 部を通して、ファイバーオブティクスを使用したビジュアルシステムや特別な外 科手術用器具を挿入することができる。トロスコーピ(thoroscopy) 、関節鏡検査、膀胱鏡検査、および腹腔鏡検査は、これら最も一般的な外科手術 の例である。Background of the invention and prior art Many publications have shown that minimally invasive surgery using an endoscope is advantageous. has been done. These surgeries have essentially small incisions, so they are less sensitive to the patient. The trauma involved is small, resulting in faster recovery. A small incision is made inside the body cavity of the Throughout the section, visual systems using fiber optics and special external Able to insert surgical instruments. thoroscopy , arthroscopy, cystoscopy, and laparoscopy are among these most common surgical procedures. This is an example.
エンドスコープを使用する外科手術の中で最も一般的なものの1つに、腹腔鏡検 査手術がある。中空のチューブまたはアクセスボート内に鋭利なトロカールが配 置されたトロカール組立体が、腹壁に刺し込まれる。手術上の要求により、他の 多様な器具を体内に導入するための多くのボートが使用される。他の多様な器具 とは、外科手術を完全に行うために手術部位のビジュアル化を図る光源や光学器 具等である。One of the most common surgical procedures using an endoscope is laparoscopy. There is a surgical procedure. A sharp trocar is placed inside a hollow tube or access boat. The placed trocar assembly is inserted into the abdominal wall. Due to surgical requirements, other Many boats are used to introduce various instruments into the body. various other instruments refers to light sources and optical instruments that help visualize the surgical site in order to perform a complete surgical procedure. Ingredients, etc.
エンドスコープを使用する外科手術においては、比較的小さな切開部を通して患 者の体内から検体を取り出さなければならないことが多い。取り出すべき検体は 、リザーバ内に取り込んでから取り出すのが最良である。これらの検体の多(は 有害であり、体腔に空けられた切開部を通して検体が除去されるときの汚染を防 止するため適切に包み込むことが必要である。In surgical procedures using an endoscope, the patient can be seen through a relatively small incision. It is often necessary to remove specimens from within a person's body. The specimen that should be taken out is , it is best to take it into the reservoir and then remove it. Many of these specimens harmful and to prevent contamination when the specimen is removed through an incision made into a body cavity. Appropriate wrapping is necessary to prevent
ウィルクの特許明細書に開示された器具は、操作が非常に難しい。なぜなら、不 安定な領域において、比較的大きな平坦シートまたは膜を開口させる必要がある からである。このことは、器官の位置を移動させてからシートを配置することを 要する。また、ウィルクの特許明細書に開示された器具は、検体収集器を遠隔操 作によって容易に開いたり閉じたりすることができない。ウィルクの器具を使用 した場合、外科医師は他の器具を使用して体腔内で平坦なシートを開口させなけ ればならない。このことは非常に困難である。その平坦なシートは、遠隔操作に より当該シートを開口させる一体的な機構を有していない。そのうえ、この機能 を有する他の器具が必要になり、それは遠隔操作では制御できない。The device disclosed in the Wilk patent is very difficult to operate. Because non- Requires opening of relatively large flat sheets or membranes in stable regions It is from. This makes it easier to move the organ position and then place the sheet. It takes. The device disclosed in Wilk's patent specification also allows remote control of the specimen collector. It cannot be opened or closed easily depending on the operation. Use Wilk's equipment the surgeon must use other instruments to open the flat sheet within the body cavity. Must be. This is extremely difficult. Its flat sheet can be controlled remotely It does not have an integrated mechanism for opening the sheet. Moreover, this feature other equipment is required, which cannot be controlled remotely.
エンドスコープを使用する外科手術において使用される検体レセプタクルは、こ の分野において知られており、米国特許第5037379号明細書(クレイマン 等)に開示されている。このレセプタクルは、薄い高分子シート材料から作られ ており、レセプタクルの開口端に取り付けられた引きひもを有している。これに より、レセプタクルを除去すべき検体の周囲側から閉じることができる。レセプ タクルは、体腔外部の基端部において引きひもを引っ張ることにより閉じられる 。そのような検体レセプタクルまたは外科手術用検体バックは、容易に折り畳む ことができるシート材料から作られている。このため、レセプタクルは、体積を 小さくしてアクセスボートを通過させるべく容易に折り畳むことができる。この ような外科手術用レセプタクルの材料は、無孔で、柔軟で、裂けにくい特性を有 しているべきである。取り出されるべき検体は、尖った虫垂等の病的器官である ことが多く、多量の感染液(infectious fluid)を含んでいる 。この目的のため、レセプタクルは、取入れボートを有しているべきである。そ してこの取入れボートは、遠隔操作により容易に制御可能であって、レセプタク ルや検体の無駄な取り扱いをすることな(、迅速カリ容易に検体を取り入れるこ とができるものでなければならない。さらにレセプタクルは、遠隔操作により容 易に検体を包み込んで、体腔内から取り出す際の汚染を防止し得るものでなけれ ばならない。Specimen receptacles used in surgical procedures using endoscopes are It is known in the field of US Pat. No. 5,037,379 (Kleiman etc.). This receptacle is made from a thin polymeric sheet material. and has a drawstring attached to the open end of the receptacle. to this This allows the receptacle to be closed from the side around the specimen to be removed. receipt The tackle is closed by pulling the drawstring at the proximal end outside the body cavity . Such specimen receptacles or surgical specimen bags are easily foldable. It can be made from sheet material. Therefore, the receptacle has a volume of It can be easily folded down to make it smaller and pass access boats. this Surgical receptacle materials such as Should be. The specimen to be removed is a diseased organ such as a pointed appendix. often contain large amounts of infectious fluid . For this purpose, the receptacle should have an intake port. So This intake boat can be easily controlled by remote control and has a receptacle. Avoid wasteful handling of samples and samples (i.e., quickly and easily ingesting samples). It must be possible to Additionally, the receptacle can be remotely controlled. It must be able to easily enclose the specimen and prevent contamination when it is removed from the body cavity. Must be.
最小侵襲手術において使用される従来のエンドスコープ型検体レセプタクルに関 する問題点は、レセプタクルを体内において開口させるために、他のアクセスポ ートを通して体腔内に挿入された外科手術用器具を使用してレセプタクルを操作 しなければならないということである。このようなレセプタクルに係る余分な労 力は、本発明の原理により解消される。Regarding conventional endoscope-type specimen receptacles used in minimally invasive surgery. The problem is that other access points are required to open the receptacle inside the body. manipulate the receptacle using a surgical instrument inserted into the body cavity through the It means you have to do it. The extra labor associated with such receptacles The forces are eliminated by the principles of the present invention.
発明の概要 本発明の原理に従い、最小侵襲手術において使用されるエンドスコープ型の検体 捕集装置が製造される。本発明のレセプタクルは、患者の体外に位置する装置基 端部からの遠隔操作により、閉口状態から開口状態へと、そして開口状態から閉 口状態へと変化することができる。Summary of the invention Endoscopic specimens used in minimally invasive surgery according to the principles of the invention A collection device is manufactured. The receptacle of the present invention is a device base located outside the patient's body. By remote control from the end, it can be changed from closed state to open state and from open state to closed state. It can change into a mouth state.
米国特許第5037039号明細書(クレイマン等)に開示された装置のように 柔軟な引きひもを使用する代わりに、本発明の装置は、チューブ内に配置された 細長いベルトを使用している。チューブは長さ方向に作用する力に対して相当の 剛性を有しているため、体内にチューブを挿入して手術部位へ導くことができる 。装置の末端部から、前記ベルトを使用して、検体捕集レセプタクルを開口した り閉口したりすることができる。細長いベルトは、その長袖がレセプタクルの開 口端部を含む平面に対して垂直方向を向くように配置されているので、レセプタ クルの開口端部の周囲に沿って比較的容易に湾曲するが、開口端部を含む平面に 垂直な方向には実質的には湾曲しない。好ましい実施例においては、ベルトは、 断面形状が楕円状となるようにナイロンを押出し成形して得られる。そして楕円 の長軸が、レセプタクルの開口端部を含む平面に対して垂直となるように配置さ れる。As in the device disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,039 (Kleiman et al.) Instead of using a flexible drawstring, the device of the invention uses a A long and thin belt is used. The tube is capable of resisting forces acting along its length. Due to its rigidity, the tube can be inserted into the body and guided to the surgical site. . From the distal end of the device, the belt was used to open the specimen collection receptacle. You can also shut your mouth. The long sleeve of the elongated belt opens the receptacle. The receptor is oriented perpendicular to the plane containing the mouth end. It curves relatively easily around the open end of the curve, but in a plane that includes the open end. There is no substantial curvature in the vertical direction. In a preferred embodiment, the belt is It is obtained by extrusion molding nylon so that the cross-sectional shape is elliptical. and an ellipse the long axis of the receptacle is perpendicular to the plane containing the open end of the receptacle. It will be done.
本発明の1つの態様により、最小侵襲手術において、検体を取り込んで患者から 取り出すための検体捕集レセプタクルを使用する改善された方法および装置が提 供される。レセプタクルは、患者の体外からの遠隔操作により容易に開口するこ とができる。In accordance with one aspect of the invention, specimens are acquired from a patient during minimally invasive surgery. An improved method and apparatus for using a specimen collection receptacle for retrieval is provided. Served. The receptacle can be easily opened by remote control from outside the patient's body. I can do it.
本発明の他の態様により、最小侵襲手術において、手術部位から検体を取り出す 改善された方法および装置が提供される。病的器官や、感染したまたは病的な体 内生成物等の検体が、検体捕集レセプタクルを取り出されるべき検体の周囲から 閉じることにより患者の体腔から取り出される。その際に、患者の体内の手術部 位においてレセプタクルを開口させる器具を操作する必要はない。According to another aspect of the invention, in minimally invasive surgery, a specimen is removed from a surgical site. Improved methods and apparatus are provided. a diseased organ or an infected or diseased body Samples such as internal products are removed from the sample collection receptacle from around the sample to be removed. It is removed from the patient's body cavity by closing. At that time, the surgical site inside the patient's body There is no need to operate an instrument to open the receptacle in the position.
図面の簡単な説明 本発明の、上記のまたは他の態様、利点、および新規な特徴は、図面を参照して 以下に述べる好ましい実施例の詳細な説明により明らかになるだろう。Brief description of the drawing The above and other aspects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be apparent with reference to the drawings. This will become clearer from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments below.
図1は、本発明の方法および装置を使用して、最小侵襲による腹腔鏡検査を患者 に施しているところを示す立面図である。FIG. 1 shows minimally invasive laparoscopy performed on a patient using the method and device of the present invention. FIG.
図2は、本発明の装置を示す拡大斜視図である。FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the device of the invention.
図3は、図2に示される装置の一部を示す拡大斜視図である。FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the apparatus shown in FIG. 2.
図4は、図3の4−4線に沿う部分の詳細図であり、図3の装置のベルト部の断 面形状が楕円形であることを示している。FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a portion taken along line 4-4 in FIG. It shows that the surface shape is elliptical.
図5は、図3の5−5線に沿う部分の断面図であり、レセプタクルの縁縫部およ びベルト一端の装置への取付は状態を示している。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line 5-5 in FIG. and the attachment of one end of the belt to the device indicates the condition.
図6は、図2の装置の検体レセプタクル部を示す側面図である。FIG. 6 is a side view showing the sample receptacle portion of the apparatus of FIG. 2.
図7は、図2の装置の開口したレセプタクル部を示す上面図である。7 is a top view of the open receptacle portion of the device of FIG. 2; FIG.
図8は、図2の装置の閉口したレセプタクル部を示す上面図である。8 is a top view of the closed receptacle portion of the device of FIG. 2; FIG.
図9は、アクセスポート内の導入スリーブ内に配置された図9の装置を示す断面 図である。FIG. 9 is a cross-section showing the device of FIG. 9 positioned within an introducer sleeve within an access port; It is a diagram.
図10は、図10(原文どおり)と同様に、体腔内に配置された図2の装置を示 す図である。Figure 10 shows the device of Figure 2 placed within a body cavity, similar to Figure 10 (sic). This is a diagram.
図11は、図3の4−4線に沿う一部断面図であり、図2の装置の楕円ベルトの 変形例として、共有押出し成形により成形されたベルトを示している。FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3, showing the elliptical belt of the device in FIG. As a variant, a belt formed by coextrusion is shown.
好ましい実施例の詳細な説明 本発明の原理に従えば、検体を取り入れる装置10(図1〜3参照)は、柔軟な レセプタクル12を備えている。レセプタクル12は、ナイロン等の防水性があ り、柔軟で、裂けにくい材料で作られている。レセプタクル12は、開口端部ま たはネック部14、および検体を保持するレセプタクル部またはバック15を備 えている。レセプタクル部またはバック15は、開口端部またはネック部14か ら延びており、細長くて、略環状で、シールされている。装置1oはさらに、開 口端部14を開いたり閉じたりする操作ベルト16を備えている。操作ベルト1 6は、レセプタクル12の開口端部14に摺動可能に取り付けられている。剛性 を有する案内チューブ18が、患者の体外に位置するその基端部からベルト16 を案内規制する。ベルト16は、案内チューブ18内を貫通しており、レセプタ クル12の開口端部14の縁縫部19内に案内される。カラー20が、案内チュ ーブ18の末端部22付近に配置されており、ベルト16の末端部63を案内チ ューブ18に固定する。この固定は、ベルト16の長軸っまり長い方の径寸法A (図4参照)が、レセプタクル12の開口端部14を含む平面を横切る方向を向 (ように行なわれる。ハンドル24(図2参照)が、案内チューブ18の基端部 25上で入れ予成(telescopically)に摺動するように配置され ており、ベルト16の基端部26に固定されている。ハンドル24が案内チュー ブ18上をレセプタクル12に向かって末端方向に摺動すると、ベルト16が案 内チューブ18内で末端方向(図6参照)に向かって押される。これにより、ベ ルト16の全長のうちの、案内チューブ18の末端部22を越えて末端方向側に 存在する部分が長くなる。このように長くなってレセプタクル12の開口端部1 4の縁縫部19内に存在するに至ったベルト16の部分が、レセプタクル12を 開口させる(図7参照)。ハンドル24を逆方向に移動させると、検体レセプタ クル12は閉じられる(図8参照)。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In accordance with the principles of the present invention, the specimen intake device 10 (see Figures 1-3) is a flexible A receptacle 12 is provided. The receptacle 12 is made of waterproof material such as nylon. Made of flexible, tear-resistant material. The receptacle 12 has an open end or or a neck portion 14, and a receptacle portion or back 15 for holding the specimen. It is growing. The receptacle portion or back 15 has an open end or neck portion 14. It is elongated, generally annular, and sealed. The device 1o is further configured to open An operating belt 16 for opening and closing the mouth end 14 is provided. Operation belt 1 6 is slidably attached to the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. rigidity A guide tube 18 having a Guide and regulate. The belt 16 passes through the guide tube 18 and is attached to the receptor. It is guided into the hem 19 of the open end 14 of the sleeve 12. Color 20 is the guide tube. It is disposed near the distal end 22 of the belt 18, and guides the distal end 63 of the belt 16 through the guide chute. the tube 18. This fixation is performed by using the long axis of the belt 16, which is the longer diameter dimension A. (see FIG. 4) is oriented in a direction transverse to the plane containing the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. (The handle 24 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the proximal end of the guide tube 18. arranged to slide telescopically on the 25 and is fixed to the base end 26 of the belt 16. The handle 24 is the guide tube. By sliding distally over the belt 18 towards the receptacle 12, the belt 16 It is pushed distally within the inner tube 18 (see FIG. 6). This allows the base of the entire length of the guide tube 18 in the distal direction beyond the distal end 22 of the guide tube 18. The existing part becomes longer. The open end 1 of the receptacle 12 is thus elongated. The part of the belt 16 that has come to exist within the hem 19 of Open it (see Figure 7). When the handle 24 is moved in the opposite direction, the analyte receptor The cell 12 is closed (see FIG. 8).
レセプタクルが閉じられた後に、レセプタクル材の縁縫部19がひだ状に集合し た状態のままとなることを防止するため、縁縫部の端部27および29の一方ま たは両方を案内チューブ18またはカラー20に取り付けてもよい。例えば、端 部27および29を、図3に示されているように、案内チューブ18とカラー2 0との間に摩擦係合させることができる。導入スリーブ31は、カラー20およ び案内チューブ18の一部を取り囲んでおり、折り畳まれた状態にあるレセプタ クル12と縁縫部19内のベルトとを受け入れる。ネック部は少なくとも一部分 が閉じられており、最初にレセプタクル12がアクセスポートを通して体腔内の 手術部位へと挿入される。代わりに、レセプタクル12を閉じた状態で最初に導 入スリーブ31内に配置してもよい。After the receptacle is closed, the edge seams 19 of the receptacle material collect in pleats. In order to prevent the hem from remaining in the or both may be attached to guide tube 18 or collar 20. For example, the edge parts 27 and 29 are connected to guide tube 18 and collar 2 as shown in FIG. 0 can be frictionally engaged. The introduction sleeve 31 is connected to the collar 20 and and a portion of the guide tube 18, and the receptor is in a folded state. The belt 12 and the belt in the hemmed portion 19 are received. At least a portion of the neck is closed and the receptacle 12 is first inserted into the body cavity through the access port. inserted into the surgical site. Instead, first conduct with receptacle 12 closed. It may be placed inside the sleeve 31.
アクセスポート内に配置された導入スリーブを通して体腔内に挿入した後、レセ プタクル12は前述のようにベルト16によって完全に開口される。After insertion into the body cavity through the introducer sleeve placed in the access port, the receptacle The putacle 12 is completely opened by the belt 16 as described above.
図1は、腹腔鏡検査を受けている患者3oを示しており、病的器官または他の検 体32が本発明の装置10を使用して取り出される。本発明に従いエンドスコー プを使用する最小侵襲手術においては、腹部を加圧した後で、トロカール組立体 (図示せず)を使用して、患者30の腹部のトロカールが配置される位置34お よび36に開口部または切開部が形成される。中空管状のアクセスポート38お よび4oは、開口部を形成する工程で取り付けられ、腹腔内または他の体腔内へ と延ばされる。Figure 1 shows a patient 3o undergoing laparoscopy, in which a diseased organ or other A body 32 is removed using the apparatus 10 of the present invention. According to the present invention, an endoscope In minimally invasive surgery using a trocar, the trocar assembly is (not shown) on the patient's 30 abdomen at the location 34 where the trocar will be placed. Openings or incisions are formed in and 36. Hollow tubular access port 38 and 4o are attached during the process of forming the opening and enter the abdominal cavity or other body cavity. It is extended.
図1に示されているように、最初にエンドスコープ42が第1アクセスポート3 8を通して挿入される。そして、光ファイバー43を通して光が伝達され、モニ ター46に映像が映しだされる。As shown in FIG. 1, the endoscope 42 is first inserted into the first access port 3. inserted through 8. Then, light is transmitted through the optical fiber 43 and monitored. The image is projected on the tar 46.
本発明の装置10を、続いて配置されるアクセスポート4oを通して挿入して、 1または2以上の検体32を取り出してもよい。腹腔鏡検査においては、一般的 にアクセスポート38は、二酸化炭素源(図示せず)に接続された通常のハウジ ングバルブ組立体を有しており、腹腔内を加圧状態に保つ。Inserting the device 10 of the invention through a subsequently placed access port 4o, One or more specimens 32 may be taken out. In laparoscopy, common The access port 38 is a conventional housing connected to a carbon dioxide source (not shown). The abdominal cavity is kept pressurized by the peritoneal valve assembly.
アクセスポート40を体腔内の手術部位に装着した後、そこからレセプタクル1 2が体腔内に挿入される。レセプタクル12は、アクセスポート4o内への挿入 の前に、導入スリーブ31内にフィツトするように、その開口端部14が閉じら れ、管状のレセプタクル部15が折り畳まれることが好ましい(図9参照)。折 り畳まれ部分的に閉じられたレセプタクル12が内部に配置されたスリーブ31 は、手でアクセスポート40内に挿入することができる。スリーブ31がら横方 向に一体的に延在する環状の係止部または肩部33を設ければ、スリーブ31が アクセスポート4oの末端部48を越えて延出することを防止できる。肩部33 がアクセスポート4oの基端部35と当接することにより、スリーブ31が体腔 内に入ることが防止される。導入スリーブ31はさらに、ポート40をシールし て、レセプタクル12を体腔内に挿入する際に加圧状態が太き(損なわれること を防止する。こうして、図1および図4に示されているように、導入スリーブ3 1をアクセスポート4o内に保持しつつ、レセプタクル12および案内チューブ 18を、アクセスポート4oを通して手で検体32の存在する手術部位へと導( ことができる。レセプタクル12および案内チューブ18を体腔内に ゛挿入す る際、案内チューブ18は導入スリーブの肩部33に対して長手軸方向に移動し 、肩部33はアクセスポートの基端部35上に止どまる。After the access port 40 is attached to the surgical site in the body cavity, the receptacle 1 is inserted from there. 2 is inserted into the body cavity. The receptacle 12 is inserted into the access port 4o. its open end 14 is closed so that it fits within the introducer sleeve 31. It is preferable that the tubular receptacle portion 15 is folded (see FIG. 9). Occasionally a sleeve 31 with a folded and partially closed receptacle 12 disposed therein; can be manually inserted into access port 40. Lateral side of sleeve 31 By providing an annular locking portion or shoulder portion 33 integrally extending in the direction, the sleeve 31 can be Extending beyond the distal end 48 of the access port 4o can be prevented. Shoulder part 33 When the sleeve 31 comes into contact with the proximal end 35 of the access port 4o, the sleeve 31 is inserted into the body cavity. Prevented from entering. Introductory sleeve 31 further seals port 40. Therefore, when inserting the receptacle 12 into the body cavity, the pressurized state is too thick (or may be damaged). prevent. Thus, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the introducer sleeve 3 1 in the access port 4o, the receptacle 12 and the guide tube. 18 by hand through the access port 4o to the surgical site where the specimen 32 is present ( be able to. Inserting the receptacle 12 and guide tube 18 into the body cavity When introducing the guide tube 18, the guide tube 18 moves longitudinally relative to the shoulder 33 of the introducer sleeve. , the shoulder 33 rests on the proximal end 35 of the access port.
レセプタクル12のレセプタクル部15は、十分な柔軟性を有していて、生物学 的な特異性(biologically 1ntrusive)が最小である材 料から作られる。特に好ましい材料の1つに薄いナイロン材料がある。ナイロン は例えば、6ナイロン、6゜6ナイロン、6.12ナイロン、12.12ナイロ ン等である。レセプタクル12がアクセスポート40の末端部48から患者30 の体内に侵入したとき、レセプタクル12は拡径するベルト16の影響を受けて 拡がり、図2、図6および図10に示されるような略管状の機能状態となる。本 発明の重要な特徴により、外科医師はレセプタクルを開口させるための他の器具 を患者30に設けた他の切開部から挿入することな(、レセプタクル12の端部 14を患者30の体内で開口させることができる。The receptacle portion 15 of the receptacle 12 has sufficient flexibility and is suitable for biological applications. Materials with minimal biologically specificity made from ingredients. One particularly preferred material is a thin nylon material. Nylon For example, 6 nylon, 6°6 nylon, 6.12 nylon, 12.12 nylon N et al. Receptacle 12 extends from distal end 48 of access port 40 to patient 30. When the receptacle 12 enters the body of the patient, the receptacle 12 is affected by the expanding belt 16. It expands and assumes a substantially tubular functional state as shown in FIGS. 2, 6 and 10. Book An important feature of the invention allows the surgeon to use other instruments to open the receptacle. through another incision made in the patient 30 (the end of the receptacle 12). 14 can be opened within the patient's 30 body.
レセプタクル12を開口させた後、レセプタクル12の開口端部14がら検体3 2が取り込まれる。検体32がレセプタクル12内に位置せしめられ、レセプタ クル12が例えは器官等の検体32の周囲側から閉じられる。レセプタクル12 は、ハンドル24を基端部方向に引っばってベルト16の一部を案内チューブ1 8内に戻すことにより閉しられる。After opening the receptacle 12, the specimen 3 is removed from the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. 2 is imported. A specimen 32 is positioned within the receptacle 12, and the receptor The cell 12 is closed from around the specimen 32, such as an organ. Receptacle 12 pull the handle 24 toward the proximal end and insert a portion of the belt 16 into the guide tube 1. 8, it is closed.
その後、案内チューブ18およびレセプタクル12が基端部に向かって外側に引 っばられて、アクセスポート40を通って検体32が患者30から取り出される 。検体32がアクセスポート40を通して患者30から取り出すには大きすぎる 場合には、検体32を取り込んだレセプタクル12を取り出す前に、アクセスポ ート4oが最初に取り除かれる。そして、必要があれば、トロカール36が挿入 されている部位が最小限の範囲で拡大される。その代わりに、レセプタクルを体 腔内において再び開口させて、検体32をレセプタクル12内で細分してもよい 。そして、必要がある場合には、レセプタクル12を患者30の体内から取り出 す前に、細分された検体の一部または全部をレセプタクル12から吸い出しても よい。The guide tube 18 and receptacle 12 are then pulled outwardly toward the proximal end. The specimen 32 is removed from the patient 30 through the access port 40. . Specimen 32 is too large to be removed from patient 30 through access port 40 In this case, before removing the receptacle 12 containing the sample 32, Root 4o is removed first. Then, if necessary, a trocar 36 is inserted. The area that is displayed will be enlarged to the minimum extent possible. Instead, connect the receptacle to The specimen 32 may be subdivided within the receptacle 12 by re-opening the cavity. . Then, if necessary, the receptacle 12 is removed from the patient's body. Even if some or all of the subdivided specimen is sucked out from the receptacle 12 before good.
本発明の重要な特徴は、ベルト16が例えば6ナイロン、6.6ナイロン、6. 12ナイロン、12.12ナイロン等のナイロンから作られていて、比較的柔軟 で図3に示されているようにレセプタクル12の開口端部14の周囲に沿って容 易に曲げることができるが、長さ方向には相当の剛性を有する細長いベルトであ るということである。ベル目6が長さ方向に相当の剛性を有するため、ハンドル 24を末端方向に押せば、レセプタクル12の開口端部14におけるベルト長さ を長くすることができる。ベル目6は比較的柔軟で、レセプタクル12の開口端 部14周りに容易に曲げることができるので、レセプタクル12の縁縫部19内 で容易に摺動することができる。An important feature of the invention is that the belt 16 is made of, for example, 6.6 nylon, 6.6 nylon, 6. It is made from nylon such as 12 nylon and 12.12 nylon, and is relatively flexible. 3 along the perimeter of the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. It is a long, thin belt that can be easily bent but has considerable rigidity in the longitudinal direction. This means that Since the bell eye 6 has considerable rigidity in the length direction, the handle 24 distally, the belt length at the open end 14 of the receptacle 12 can be made longer. The bell eye 6 is relatively flexible, and the open end of the receptacle 12 Since it can be easily bent around the part 14, it can be easily bent around the hem 19 of the receptacle 12. can be easily slid.
ベルト16は、レセプタクル12の開口端部14により定まる平面が湾曲するこ とを実質的に防止し得る形状とされている。好ましい実施例においては、このよ うな湾曲に対する抵抗性は、ベルトの断面形状を長軸っまり長い方の径寸法Aと 短軸つまり短い方の径寸法Bとを有する楕円形にすること(図4参照)、および 、長軸Aがレセプタクル12の開口端部14を含む平面を横断する方向を向(よ うにベルト16をレセプタクル12の開口端部14において縁縫部19内に配置 することにより達成される。寸法Aは、寸法Bよりも少な(ともほぼ50%大き いことが好ましく、さらに好ましくは、寸法Bよりも約75%〜約150%大き いことが好ましい。例えば、好ましい実施例においては、寸法Aはほぼ0.08 0±0.005インチであり、寸法Bはほぼ0.040±0005インチである 。レセプタクル12の開口端部14内におけるベルト16が上記の方向および相 対寸法を有することにより、ベルト16は、開口端部14を含む平面に平行な方 向には比較的容易に曲げられてレセプタクル12を開いたり閉じたりすることが できる一方、同平面に垂直な方向における曲げに対しては相当の抵抗力を有する ことができる。The belt 16 has a curved plane defined by the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. The shape is such that it can substantially prevent this. In the preferred embodiment, this The resistance to curvature is determined by measuring the cross-sectional shape of the belt with the long axis diameter A. an elliptical shape with a minor axis or shorter diameter dimension B (see Figure 4), and , the long axis A is oriented in a direction that intersects the plane containing the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. The sea urchin belt 16 is placed within the hem seam 19 at the open end 14 of the receptacle 12. This is achieved by Dimension A is less than dimension B (both are approximately 50% larger) preferably about 75% to about 150% larger than dimension B. It is preferable that the For example, in the preferred embodiment, dimension A is approximately 0.08 0±0.005 inches and dimension B is approximately 0.040±0005 inches. . The belt 16 within the open end 14 of the receptacle 12 is By having the opposite dimension, the belt 16 is aligned in a direction parallel to the plane containing the open end 14. The receptacle 12 can be bent relatively easily in the direction to open or close the receptacle 12. However, it has considerable resistance to bending in the direction perpendicular to the same plane. be able to.
好ましい実施例においては、ベルト16は、比較的摩擦係数の小さいナイロンま たは他の高分子材料を、断面形状が図4に示されるような楕円となるように押し 出し成形することにより得られる。ベルト16の楕円形の外表面は、縁縫部19 の内表面と接する鋭い角部を有さないことが好ましい。これにより、レセプタク ル12を開いたり閉じたりする場合に、ベルト16が縁縫部19内で摺動すると きの摩擦が小さくなる。In a preferred embodiment, belt 16 is made of nylon or other material having a relatively low coefficient of friction. or other polymeric material so that the cross-sectional shape becomes an ellipse as shown in Figure 4. Obtained by extrusion molding. The oval outer surface of the belt 16 has a hem seam 19 Preferably, it does not have sharp corners in contact with the inner surface of the material. This allows the receptor to When the belt 16 slides within the hem 19 when opening or closing the door 12, friction is reduced.
図11に示されている本発明の他の実施例においては、ベルト50の断面形状は 、長袖つまり長い径寸法Aおよび短軸つまり短い径寸法Bを有する楕円形である 。In another embodiment of the invention, shown in FIG. 11, the cross-sectional shape of belt 50 is , is oval in shape with a long sleeve or long diameter dimension A and a short axis or short diameter dimension B .
ベルト50は、図4で説明したのと同様の寸法であることが好ましく、ナイロン コア54とその周囲のポリウレタン材料52とを共有押出し成形することにより 成形される。内部のナイロンコア54は円形の断面形状を有しており、剛性を付 与する。Belt 50 is preferably of similar dimensions as described in FIG. 4 and is made of nylon. By co-extruding the core 54 and the surrounding polyurethane material 52. molded. The internal nylon core 54 has a circular cross-section and provides rigidity. give
一方、ポリウレタン材料52は、ベルト50に柔軟性を付与するとともにベルト 50の外表面の摩擦係数を低くする。寸法Cつまりコア54の直径は、寸法Bに 対して約1/2であることが好ましく、具体的には、約0.020〜約0.02 5インチである。寸法AおよびBの相対寸法は、図4で説明した前記の値と同一 である。On the other hand, the polyurethane material 52 provides flexibility to the belt 50 and 50 to lower the coefficient of friction on the outer surface. Dimension C, that is, the diameter of the core 54, is equal to dimension B. It is preferably about 1/2, specifically about 0.020 to about 0.02 It is 5 inches. The relative dimensions of dimensions A and B are the same as the above values explained in Figure 4. It is.
図2に示されているように、ハンドル24は組み合わせられた2つの部材からな るものとして製造される。1つは末端部60であり、他の1つは基端部62であ る。As shown in FIG. 2, the handle 24 is made of two assembled parts. Manufactured as a product. One is the distal end 60 and the other is the proximal end 62. Ru.
2つの部材は、装置10の製造工程において、案内チューブ18上で組み合わせ られる。製造工程において、ベルト16の末端部63はカラー20の下側で案内 チューブ18に取り付けられる。また、ベルト16は、レセプタクル12に対し て、開口端部14において縁縫部19内で摺動し得るように固定される。ベルト 16の自由端は、案内チューブ18内をハンドル24に向かって基端部方向に通 されている。ハンドルの末端部60は、案内チューブ18を完全に覆うように入 れ千成に受け止められており、ベルトの自由端26は、ハンドルの基端部62の 内端部に、例えばセットねじ64を使用して固定されている。ハンドルの基端部 62は、案内チューブ18を覆うように入れ千成に受け止められており、2つの 部材60および62が互いに組み合わせられている。The two parts are assembled on the guide tube 18 during the manufacturing process of the device 10. It will be done. During the manufacturing process, the distal end 63 of the belt 16 is guided under the collar 20. Attached to tube 18. Further, the belt 16 is connected to the receptacle 12. The opening end 14 is slidably fixed within the hem 19. belt The free end of 16 passes proximally within guide tube 18 toward handle 24 . has been done. The distal end 60 of the handle is inserted completely over the guide tube 18. The free end 26 of the belt is attached to the proximal end 62 of the handle. It is fixed to the inner end using, for example, a set screw 64. Proximal end of handle 62 is inserted so as to cover the guide tube 18 and is received by Sennari, and the two Members 60 and 62 are assembled together.
この組み合わせは、例えば、基端部62の小径端部66を末端部60内に手で圧 入することにより行なわれる。This combination can be achieved by, for example, manually compressing the small diameter end 66 of the proximal end 62 into the distal end 60. This is done by entering the
上記の記載から、本発明の多数の修正実施例および変更実施例が当業者には明白 であろう。従って、上記の記載は単に説明を目的としてものであって、本発明を 実施する上での最良の態様を当業者に教示するものである。構造上の細部は、実 質的に本発明の技術的範囲から逸脱することなく変更することが可能である。From the above description, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Will. Accordingly, the above description is for illustrative purposes only and is intended to illustrate the present invention. It will tell those skilled in the art the best mode of implementation. Structural details are Qualitative changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
添付の請求の範囲に包含されることとなる全ての変更例の独占的な使用が保護さ れるべきである。Exclusive use of all modifications that come within the scope of the appended claims is protected. Should be.
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