US20110040145A1 - Surgical adapter - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to devices adapted for introducing a surgical device into the body of a patient and, more particularly, to a device for controllably positioning a medical device within the patient.
- Endoscopic surgery allows for surgery to be performed while reducing damage to the surrounding tissue as compared to standard surgical procedures.
- An endoscope which may include at least one working channel, allows the insertion and deployment of various medical devices to the surgical site. The endoscope also provides visualization of the surgical site during the procedure.
- a surgical instrument may be inserted through the working channel and protrude from the distal end of the working channel at the visualized surgical site.
- a bladed cutter is introduced to excise tissue from the surgical site.
- tissue is generally drawn through the mouth of the cutting instrument by suction and then is severed by the cutter. The suction also removes the dislodged tissue from the patient.
- the handpiece must be constantly manipulated by the surgeon to control the extension of the instrument beyond the working channel of the endoscope, as well as the vertical/horizontal support of the scope portion.
- the extension depth from the endoscope working channel and the vertical/horizontal support of the scope portion must be constantly controlled using the surgeon's hand hand-eye coordination. This constant control of the instrument causes fatigue in the surgeon and makes it difficult to precisely position during the procedure.
- endoscopes systems allow for insertion of a surgical device through the working channel, they do not provide for adjustability and maintenance of depth registration with the surgical site by maintaining the protrusion of the surgical instrument from the distal end of the working channel. Additionally, conventional systems to not allow for the removal and reinsertion of the surgical device from the working channel while maintaining the original registration.
- a surgical adapter is needed that precisely controls the protrusion of the medical instrument from the working channel without requiring constant attention to fine hand-eye coordination.
- a system that may provide additional safeguards against inadvertent tissue damage is also desired. Such a system would allow removal of the device from the working channel so that other devices or therapeutics may be introduced into the patient, as needed. The original device may then be reinserted into the working channel and reintroduced at precisely the same pre-removal orientation.
- a surgical system includes a device body that has a working channel providing a pathway for an instrument and an extension adjuster that is engaged with the device body.
- the extension adjuster also includes a stop.
- the stop is disposed a predetermined distance from the working channel such that the stop and a distal end of the working channel cooperate to define an effective working channel length.
- the instrument may be inserted through the working channel and protrude outwardly form the distal end of the working channel. The extent of the protrusion is limited by the effective working channel length whereby the stop prevents further insertion of the instrument.
- the surgical system may also include a handpiece that is engaged with the instrument. In such a case, when the handpiece engages the stop, the handpiece and the instrument may no longer move distally towards the working channel and thus the protrusion of the instrument is limited.
- the surgical system may also include a guide system that stabilizes the instrument or handpiece and provides registration of the handpiece or instrument to the adapter. Using the guide system, the surgical system allows for selective removal of the instrument from the working channel and later reinsertion of the instrument while maintaining the same pre-removal depth registration and axial registration.
- the surgical system provides the ability to adjustably limit protrusion of the instrument from the working channel while allowing for the removal and reinsertion of the instrument and maintaining depth and axial registration. With the instrument removed, other procedures may be performed or therapeutics may be administered to the surgical site.
- the present invention further allows for reinsertion of the instrument with the prior registration maintained.
- FIG. 1A is a simplified side elevation view of an embodiment of a surgical system of the present invention
- FIG. 1B is a perspective view of an embodiment of a surgical system of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an endoscope adapter for use with the surgical system of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an extension adapter for use with the surgical system of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope adapter of FIG. 2 with attached extension mounts of FIG. 3 for use with the surgical system of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 5 is a simplified side perspective view of the endoscope adapter of FIG. 3 being installed onto an endoscope;
- FIG. 6 is a simplified side perspective view of the endoscope adapter of FIG. 3 installed on an endoscope;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an extension bolt for use with the extension adjuster of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an extension nut installed on the extension bolt of FIG. 7 , creating an extension adjuster for use with the surgical system of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the extension nut for use with the extension adjuster of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of the extension adjuster in a closed position in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the interface of the extension nut of FIG. 8 and the extension bolt of FIG. 7 of the extension adjuster of FIG. 10A in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of an extension adjuster in an open position in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of the extension adjuster installed with the endoscope adapter of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 12 illustrates a side elevation view of the receiving end of the handpiece of FIG. 1B for use with the endoscope adapter
- FIG. 13A is a side elevation view of the surgical system, wherein the extension adjuster is in a substantially closed position;
- FIG. 13B is a side elevation view of the surgical system, wherein the extension adjuster is in a substantially open position;
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the surgical system with the extension adjuster and endoscope adapter incorporated therein;
- FIG. 15A illustrates a perspective view of a surgical system used in conjunction with a support device relative to an operating table
- FIG. 15B illustrates a perspective view of a surgical system used in conjunction with a support device wherein the surgical system is positioned relative to a patient.
- Surgical system 10 includes a surgical adapter 30 , an endoscope 44 , an endoscope adapter 46 , an extension adjuster 48 , a handpiece 50 , an introducer body 42 , a working channel 34 , and a blade 52 .
- Working channel 34 is a narrow passage that allows access to a surgical site 40 .
- working channel 34 pierces a patient 32 at an incision site 36 and a distal end 38 is pushed through surrounding tissue until the appropriate depth is reached. Blade 52 is then inserted through working channel 34 for access to surgical site 40 .
- Endoscope 44 may also be used to visualize surgical site 40 and may provide working channel 34 .
- working channel 34 may be used for a variety of medical procedures, such as introducing surgical instruments, delivering medicines, delivering markers, irrigating, and removing tissues and fluids.
- Handpiece 50 may be attached to blade 52 for driving the cutting instrument or otherwise providing vacuum assistance.
- Extension adjuster 48 may be used to extend the distance from distal end 38 to handpiece 50 , or the proximal end (not shown) of blade 52 .
- FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of surgical system 10 of the present invention.
- Surgical system 10 includes working channel 34 , introducer body 42 , endoscope 44 , endoscope adapter 46 , extension adjuster 48 , and handpiece 50 .
- surgical adapter 30 consists of endoscope adapter 46 and extension adjuster 48 .
- the other components are illustrative of a typical, but non-exclusive, use for surgical adapter 30 .
- Cutting instrument blade 52 runs the length of the system from handpiece 50 through extension adjuster 48 and through working channel 34 to distal end 38 of working channel 34 .
- Working channel 34 may also extend into extension adjuster 48 if so desired.
- Blade 52 is preferably removably attached to, and driven by, handpiece 50 .
- the present invention provides for controlled and repeatable protrusion P of blade 52 from distal end 38 .
- Protrusion P is controlled by an effective working channel distance A that is measured from the proximal end of extension adjuster 48 to distal end 38 .
- Extension adjuster 48 may be adjusted (explained in more detail later) to set effective working channel distance A to a predetermined distance. Assuming that blade 52 is longer than effective working channel distance A, placing blade 52 into working channel 34 and pushing distally until handpiece 50 engages extension adjuster 48 will cause blade 52 to protrude a fixed distance beyond distal end 38 .
- effective working channel distance A the invention allows for multiple extractions and insertions of blade 52 through working channel 34 with a repeatable protrusion P so long as handpiece 50 is moved fully towards extension adjuster 48 with each insertion.
- extension adjuster 48 allows for precise control of the surgical instrument without requiring the surgeon's attention or reliance on hand-eye coordination to manually maintain positioning.
- the surgeon may also adjust protrusion distance P during surgery by resetting extension adjuster 48 to maintain a new effective working channel distance A.
- Endoscope adapter 46 for use with surgical system 10 .
- Endoscope adapter 46 includes an adapter body 62 , clamping screws 64 , walls 66 , 68 , and attachment points 70 .
- endoscope adapter 46 is configured to accept endoscope 44 within a cavity 60 .
- the present invention is not limited to accepting endoscopes within cavity 60 and may be configured to otherwise attach to an endoscope using bolts, clamps, or other methods suitable for the surgical environment.
- endoscopic adapter 46 may engage with other medical devices entirely and need not be adapted solely for use with endoscope 44 .
- Clamping screws 64 are used to force walls 66 , 68 of adapter body 62 together and against endoscope 44 (see FIG. 1B ).
- Endoscope adapter 46 may also include attachment points 70 that facilitate attachment of extension adjuster 48 (see FIG. 1B ).
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an extension mount 80 for use with surgical system 10 .
- Extension mount 80 is configured to mate with both endoscope adapter 46 (see FIG. 2 ) and extension adjuster 48 (see FIG. 1B ).
- Fastening holes 82 align and mate with attachment points 70 of endoscope adapter 46 (see FIG. 2 ).
- Extension mount 80 also includes an adjuster receiver 84 used to engage extension adjuster 48 .
- Extension mount 80 further comprises a guide passage 86 as part of a guide system (explained in detail later) that aligns blade 52 with working channel 34 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of endoscope adapter 46 of FIG. 2 with attached extension mounts 80 of FIG. 3 for use with surgical system 10 .
- Two extension mounts 80 are attached to adapter body 62 on each wall 66 , 68 using screws 90 , 92 .
- Securing extension mounts 80 to adapter body 62 , screws 90 , 92 are configured to pass through fastening holes 82 of extension mount 80 , and mate with attachment points 70 .
- the present embodiment illustrates the use of two screws 90 , 92 for each extension mount 80 , the invention is not limited to such an attachment method.
- Extension mount 80 may be attached to adapter body 62 by a single screw 90 , multiple screws 90 , 92 , or using attachment methods such as welding or gluing. Alternately, extension mount 80 may be integrally formed with endoscope adapter 46 so as to produce a unitary structure.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a simplified side perspective view of endoscope adapter 46 of FIG. 3 being installed onto endoscope 44 .
- Endoscope adapter 46 is positioned relative to an endoscope body 100 and then moved toward endoscope body 100 such that endoscope body 100 is received by endoscope adapter 46 within cavity 60 (see FIG. 2 ).
- FIG. 6 illustrates a simplified side perspective view of endoscope adapter 46 of FIG. 3 installed on endoscope 44 .
- clamping screws 64 may be attached such that walls 66 , 68 (see FIG. 2 ) of endoscope adapter 46 press against endoscope 44 securing endoscope adapter 46 and endoscope 44 together.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of an extension bolt 125 for use with extension adjuster 48 of FIG. 1B .
- Extension bolt 125 is attached to a mounting bracket 110 and includes a passage therethrough from a first opening 126 to a second opening 127 .
- Both first opening 126 and second opening 127 are coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and work cooperatively with an outer opening 118 (see FIG. 8 ) to provide access working channel 34 .
- the passage created between openings 118 , 126 , 127 provides blade 52 access to working channel 34 of endoscope 44 .
- second opening 127 is adjacent to the working channel opening of the endoscope (not shown). However, alternate embodiments may provide the working channel opening (not shown) some fixed distance from second opening 127 .
- a lower portion 128 of extension adjuster 48 also includes guide passages 124 for use with guide rails 202 (see FIG. 12 ) to be explained in further detail below.
- an extension nut 112 (see FIG. 8 ) threadingly engages extension bolt 125 .
- a threaded outer portion 150 of extension bolt 125 accepts a threaded inner portion 144 of extension nut 112 (explained later in detail, see FIGS. 9-10C ).
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of extension nut 112 installed on extension bolt 125 of FIG. 7 , creating extension adjuster 48 for use with surgical system 10 .
- Extension adjuster 48 includes mounting bracket 110 , extension nut 112 , extension bolt 125 , a thumbwheel 114 , an abutting surface 116 , and outer opening 118 .
- Mounting bracket 110 is used to attach extension adjuster 48 to surgical system 10 .
- Outer opening 118 is mounted coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and provides access for blade 52 , or other surgical instrument, to working channel 34 .
- Thumbwheel 114 is used by the surgeon to adjust the extension or protrusion distance P of blade 52 beyond distal end 38 of working channel 34 (see FIG. 1B ).
- Abutting surface 116 is configured to interface with handpiece 50 and prevent handpiece 50 from moving any farther than abutting surface 116 toward the working channel opening (not shown). As illustrated, extension nut 112 is fully closed as it touches an interior surface 123 of mounting bracket 110 .
- mounting bracket 110 When assembled, mounting bracket 110 aligns and mates with extension mount 80 . Each mounting hole 120 aligns with each complementary adjuster receiver 84 of extension mounts 80 . Screws may then be inserted through mounting holes 120 and received by adjuster receivers 84 , thus fixingly attaching mounting bracket 110 to endoscope adapter 46 through extension mounts 80 .
- Lower portion 128 further comprises guide passages 124 which are open channels that slidingly receive guide rails 202 (see FIG. 12 ).
- FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view of extension nut 112 for use with extension adjuster 48 of FIG. 8 .
- a thumbwheel adjuster 140 includes extension nut 112 , thumbwheel 114 , outer opening 118 and threaded inner portion 144 .
- Thumbwheel 114 is used by the surgeon to set protrusion distance P blade 52 will extend beyond distal end 38 of working channel 34 (see FIG. 1B ).
- Threaded inner portion 144 interfaces with threaded outer portion 150 of extension bolt 125 (explained below).
- Outer opening 118 is coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and provides blade 52 access to working channel 34 .
- FIG. 10A illustrates a cross-sectional view of extension adjuster 48 in a closed position in accordance with the present invention.
- a first distance B may be measured by the distance between an abutting surface 115 and interior surface 123 of mounting bracket 110 .
- abutting surface 115 is also the proximal end of extension nut 112 .
- First distance B is also parallel to working channel 34 and thus lengthens effective working channel distance A (see FIG. 1B ).
- protrusion distance P of blade 52 is reduced.
- thumbwheel 114 may be located toward the distal or proximal end of extension nut 112 .
- FIG. 10B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the interface of extension nut 112 and extension bolt 125 of extension adjuster 48 .
- Extension bolt 125 includes threaded outer portion 150 that contacts threaded inner portion 144 of extension nut 112 . The two portions threadingly interface to provide proximal and distal adjustment of extension nut 112 relative to extension bolt 125 when extension nut 112 is turned.
- the present embodiment uses, but is not limited to, a right-hand thread arrangement between threaded inner portion 144 and extension bolt 125 . Due to the right-hand thread interface of threaded inner portion 144 and extension bolt 125 , clockwise movement of thumbwheel adjuster 140 will reduce first distance B, thus extending blade 52 farther beyond distal end 38 . Consequently, counter-clockwise movement of thumbwheel adjuster 140 will increase first distance B, thus retracting blade 52 within distal end 38 .
- FIG. 10C illustrates a cross-sectional view of extension adjuster 48 in an open position.
- extension nut 112 threadingly engages with extension bolt 125 .
- extension adjuster 48 is opened or closed by turning extension nut 112 .
- extension adjuster 48 is opened to a second distance C by turning extension nut 112 counter clockwise.
- extension nut 112 constitutes a stop.
- Second distance C may be measured by the distance between abutting surface 115 and interior surface 123 of mounting bracket 110 , the same measurement as first distance B. In this case, second distance C is greater than first distance B because extension adjuster 48 has been opened. Alternately, second distance C may be reduced by closing extension adjuster 48 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates a side perspective view of extension adjuster 48 installed with endoscope adapter 46 .
- endoscope adapter 46 and extension adjuster 48 are rigidly engaged with endoscope 44 .
- Instrument passages and openings 118 , 126 , 127 , 147 provide for the normal use of surgical instruments, or blades 52 , with surgical system 10 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates a side elevation view of the receiving end of handpiece 50 for use with endoscope adapter 46 .
- Handpiece 50 is configured to mate with extension adjuster 48 for surgical use.
- a handpiece body 200 includes guide rails 202 and a stop face 204 .
- Stop face 204 surrounds an outer cannula 224 of blade 52 .
- Guide rails 202 are used in conjunction with guide passages 86 , 122 , 124 (see FIGS. 3 , 8 ) to generally stabilize handpiece 50 and to allow for the insertion of a surgical instrument, or blade 52 , while maintaining registration with instrument passages and openings 118 , 126 , 127 , 147 .
- the registration and stabilization avoids damage to the instrument due to misalignment, bending, excessive force on handpiece 50 , endoscope 44 , endoscope adapter 46 , or extension adjuster 48 .
- guide tip 206 of guide rail 202 is inserted into guide passage 124 of mounting bracket 110 or lower portion 128 (see FIG. 8 ). With further insertion, guide rail 202 will completely pass through guide passage 124 and enter similarly aligned guide passage 86 . Guide rail 202 may freely and completely pass through extension mount 80 until stop face 204 contacts abutting surface 115 , 116 (see FIGS. 7 , 10 A).
- an axial positioner 220 that may be used to rotate outer cannula 224 and a tissue receiving opening 226 .
- protrusion distance P and the axial registration of blade 52 are adjustable. Depth registration, or protrusion distance P, is maintained with the interface of abutting surface 115 , 116 and stop face 204 inhibiting movement of handpiece 50 towards working channel 34 of endoscope 44 .
- Axial registration is preserved by axial positioner 220 . Since handpiece 50 and blade 52 are removable from surgical system 10 , protrusion distance P and axial registration are preserved and can be precisely re-located by reinserting blade 52 until handpiece 50 engages abutting surface 115 , 116 .
- both the extension and axial positions are maintained so long as extension adjuster 48 and axial positioner 220 are left unchanged.
- Registration of handpiece 50 to surgical adapter 30 is accomplished by working channel 34 registration with blade 52 , and a guide system comprising guide passages 124 and guide rails 202 (see FIGS. 7 , 12 ).
- FIG. 13A illustrates a side elevation view of surgical system 10 , wherein extension adjuster 48 is in a substantially closed position.
- Guide rail 202 of handpiece 50 freely slides within guide passages 86 , 124 (see FIGS. 3 , 8 ).
- Blade 52 is selectively attached to handpiece 50 and moves freely through opening 118 , 126 , 127 , 147 (see FIGS. 7.10 ) and working channel 34 (see FIG. 1B ).
- a third distance D of blade 52 is measured from distal end 38 of working channel 34 to a blade tip 228 of blade 52 .
- FIG. 13B illustrates a side elevation view of surgical system 10 , wherein extension adjuster 48 is in a substantially open position. Extension adjuster 48 is in the open position and handpiece 50 is farther away from working channel 34 (see FIG. 13A to compare). Consequently, blade 52 protrudes a fourth distance E, which is less than third distance D when extension adjuster 48 is in the closed position (illustrated in FIG. 13A ).
- extension adjuster 48 controls protrusion of blade 52 by blocking movement of handpiece 50 toward working channel 34 .
- blade 52 With blade 52 connected to handpiece 50 , blade 52 cannot protrude beyond a maximum predetermined distance because handpiece 50 is blocked by abutting surface 115 , 116 .
- abutting surface 115 , 116 When abutting surface 115 , 116 is moved proximally toward handpiece 50 , blade 52 will protrude less than if abutting surface 115 , 116 is moved distally toward working channel 34 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of a portion of surgical system 10 with extension adjuster 48 and endoscope adapter 46 incorporated therein.
- endoscope 44 is received within cavity 60 of endoscope adapter 46 and is secured with clamping screws 64 .
- Extension mount 80 is secured to endoscope adapter 46 by screws 90 , 92 .
- a similar extension mount (not shown) is mirrored on the opposite side of endoscope adapter 46 .
- Extension adjuster 48 is attached to extension mount 80 by screws 240 . Alternately, extension adjuster 48 may be attached using locking pins or may be an integrated part of endoscope adapter 46 .
- Extension adjuster 48 includes extension nut 112 and adjustment thumbwheel 114 for adjusting the maximum protrusion distance of the surgical instrument from working channel 34 (see FIG. 1B ).
- Handpiece 50 engages surgical adapter 30 with guide rail 202 sliding freely within guide passages 86 , 122 , 124 (see FIGS. 3 and 8 ). Abutting surface 115 engages handpiece 50 and thus limits the depth of blade 52 extending from distal end 38 of working channel 34 (see FIG. 1B ).
- FIG. 15A illustrates a perspective view of surgical system 10 used in conjunction with a support device 262 relative to an operating table 264 .
- the surgeon may desire to stabilize surgical system 10 using support device 262 attached to a cart 260 .
- support device 262 may also be a tripod set upon the floor or a fixture designed to rigidly engage the surgical table.
- Support device 262 may be attached to surgical system 10 by a support receiver integrated with surgical adapter 30 , endoscope 44 , endoscope adapter 46 , extension adjuster 48 , introducer body 42 , or handpiece 50 .
- the support receiver may be implemented as a threaded receiver or a clamping device that engages surgical system 10 with support device 262 .
- surgical system 10 When attached to support device 262 , surgical system 10 may be arbitrarily positioned relative to operating table 264 .
- FIG. 15B illustrates a perspective view of surgical system 10 used in conjunction with support device 262 wherein surgical system 10 is positioned relative to patient 32 .
- surgical system 10 is stabilized in the surgical channel and the surgeon is free to conduct the operation without the overhead of holding blade 52 and endoscope 44 .
- the surgeon is free to rotate blade 52 and adjust the depth of blade 52 without manually stabilizing and positioning surgical system 10 .
- the present invention facilitates adjustable and fixed positioning of a surgical device within the patient with reduced oversight by the surgeon.
- the present invention also provides for the removal of the surgical device from working channel 34 and provides for reinsertion of the device to the same prior position. If removal of blade 52 is desired, handpiece 50 is withdrawn proximally away from surgical adapter 30 . Blade 52 also withdraws through working channel 34 and can be removed entirely from the system. With the surgical device removed from working channel 34 , other devices or therapeutics may be introduced into the patient. However, blade 52 may be reinserted into working channel 34 until handpiece 50 abuts surgical adapter 30 , at which time blade 52 will maintain the original registration with distal end 38 , and thus with surgical site 40 (see FIG. 1A ), provided that extension adjuster 48 is not disturbed while blade 52 was removed.
- the present invention provides the surgeon with complete control of the position and orientation of the cutting mouth, or tissue receiving opening 226 , if a cutting instrument is used.
- Surgical system 10 controls the extension of blade 52 from working channel 34 and optional axial positioner 220 controls the axial position of tissue receiving opening 226 (see FIG. 12 ). In this way complete registration of tissue receiving opening 226 is maintained.
- the surgeon has complete control over the cutting instrument without having to hold the device.
Abstract
A surgical system is provided that includes a device body that has a working channel providing a pathway for an instrument, an extension adjuster engaged with the device body, the extension adjuster also including a stop. The stop is disposed a predetermined distance from the working channel such that the stop and the distal end of the working channel cooperate to define an effective working channel length. The instrument may be inserted through the working channel and protrude outwardly from the distal end of the working channel. The extent of the protrusion is limited by the effective working channel length whereby the stop prevents further insertion of the instrument.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to devices adapted for introducing a surgical device into the body of a patient and, more particularly, to a device for controllably positioning a medical device within the patient.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Endoscopic surgery allows for surgery to be performed while reducing damage to the surrounding tissue as compared to standard surgical procedures. An endoscope which may include at least one working channel, allows the insertion and deployment of various medical devices to the surgical site. The endoscope also provides visualization of the surgical site during the procedure.
- Once the desired position of the surgical site is reached, a surgical instrument may be inserted through the working channel and protrude from the distal end of the working channel at the visualized surgical site. In some cases a bladed cutter is introduced to excise tissue from the surgical site. Such a bladed cutter generally requires connection to a handpiece that provides rotary or reciprocative motion to the cutting portion of the instrument. When the cutting operation is enabled, tissue is generally drawn through the mouth of the cutting instrument by suction and then is severed by the cutter. The suction also removes the dislodged tissue from the patient.
- Unfortunately, during the procedure the handpiece must be constantly manipulated by the surgeon to control the extension of the instrument beyond the working channel of the endoscope, as well as the vertical/horizontal support of the scope portion. The extension depth from the endoscope working channel and the vertical/horizontal support of the scope portion must be constantly controlled using the surgeon's hand hand-eye coordination. This constant control of the instrument causes fatigue in the surgeon and makes it difficult to precisely position during the procedure.
- Further, during an endoscopic procedure it is necessary to adjust the depth of the medical device within the patient in order to precisely target a lesion for removal. To this end, the cutting element must be accurately positioned adjacent the lesion. While conventional use of endoscopes systems allow for insertion of a surgical device through the working channel, they do not provide for adjustability and maintenance of depth registration with the surgical site by maintaining the protrusion of the surgical instrument from the distal end of the working channel. Additionally, conventional systems to not allow for the removal and reinsertion of the surgical device from the working channel while maintaining the original registration.
- Accordingly, a surgical adapter is needed that precisely controls the protrusion of the medical instrument from the working channel without requiring constant attention to fine hand-eye coordination. Further, a need exists for a surgical adapter that facilitates adjustable and fixed positioning of the device within the patient, removal of the device from the working channel, and reinsertion of the device through the working channel to the same fixed position. Finally, a system that may provide additional safeguards against inadvertent tissue damage is also desired. Such a system would allow removal of the device from the working channel so that other devices or therapeutics may be introduced into the patient, as needed. The original device may then be reinserted into the working channel and reintroduced at precisely the same pre-removal orientation.
- A surgical system is provided that includes a device body that has a working channel providing a pathway for an instrument and an extension adjuster that is engaged with the device body. The extension adjuster also includes a stop. The stop is disposed a predetermined distance from the working channel such that the stop and a distal end of the working channel cooperate to define an effective working channel length. The instrument may be inserted through the working channel and protrude outwardly form the distal end of the working channel. The extent of the protrusion is limited by the effective working channel length whereby the stop prevents further insertion of the instrument.
- The surgical system may also include a handpiece that is engaged with the instrument. In such a case, when the handpiece engages the stop, the handpiece and the instrument may no longer move distally towards the working channel and thus the protrusion of the instrument is limited. The surgical system may also include a guide system that stabilizes the instrument or handpiece and provides registration of the handpiece or instrument to the adapter. Using the guide system, the surgical system allows for selective removal of the instrument from the working channel and later reinsertion of the instrument while maintaining the same pre-removal depth registration and axial registration.
- Among other features, the surgical system provides the ability to adjustably limit protrusion of the instrument from the working channel while allowing for the removal and reinsertion of the instrument and maintaining depth and axial registration. With the instrument removed, other procedures may be performed or therapeutics may be administered to the surgical site. The present invention further allows for reinsertion of the instrument with the prior registration maintained.
- The features and inventive aspects of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description, claims, and drawings, of which the following is a brief description:
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FIG. 1A is a simplified side elevation view of an embodiment of a surgical system of the present invention; -
FIG. 1B is a perspective view of an embodiment of a surgical system of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an endoscope adapter for use with the surgical system ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an extension adapter for use with the surgical system ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the endoscope adapter ofFIG. 2 with attached extension mounts ofFIG. 3 for use with the surgical system ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 5 is a simplified side perspective view of the endoscope adapter ofFIG. 3 being installed onto an endoscope; -
FIG. 6 is a simplified side perspective view of the endoscope adapter ofFIG. 3 installed on an endoscope; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an extension bolt for use with the extension adjuster ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an extension nut installed on the extension bolt ofFIG. 7 , creating an extension adjuster for use with the surgical system ofFIG. 1B ; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the extension nut for use with the extension adjuster ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of the extension adjuster in a closed position in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the interface of the extension nut ofFIG. 8 and the extension bolt ofFIG. 7 of the extension adjuster ofFIG. 10A in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of an extension adjuster in an open position in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of the extension adjuster installed with the endoscope adapter ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a side elevation view of the receiving end of the handpiece ofFIG. 1B for use with the endoscope adapter; -
FIG. 13A is a side elevation view of the surgical system, wherein the extension adjuster is in a substantially closed position; -
FIG. 13B is a side elevation view of the surgical system, wherein the extension adjuster is in a substantially open position; -
FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the surgical system with the extension adjuster and endoscope adapter incorporated therein; -
FIG. 15A illustrates a perspective view of a surgical system used in conjunction with a support device relative to an operating table; and -
FIG. 15B illustrates a perspective view of a surgical system used in conjunction with a support device wherein the surgical system is positioned relative to a patient. - Referring now to the drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in detail. Although the drawings represent embodiments of the present invention, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated to better illustrate and explain the present invention. The embodiments set forth herein are not intended to be exhaustive or otherwise limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description.
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FIG. 1A , there is shown a simplified side elevation view of an embodiment of asurgical system 10 of the present invention.Surgical system 10 includes asurgical adapter 30, anendoscope 44, anendoscope adapter 46, anextension adjuster 48, ahandpiece 50, anintroducer body 42, a workingchannel 34, and ablade 52. Workingchannel 34 is a narrow passage that allows access to asurgical site 40. - Typically, working
channel 34 pierces a patient 32 at anincision site 36 and adistal end 38 is pushed through surrounding tissue until the appropriate depth is reached.Blade 52 is then inserted through workingchannel 34 for access tosurgical site 40.Endoscope 44 may also be used to visualizesurgical site 40 and may provide workingchannel 34. - Once
distal end 38 of workingchannel 34 is in position, workingchannel 34 may be used for a variety of medical procedures, such as introducing surgical instruments, delivering medicines, delivering markers, irrigating, and removing tissues and fluids.Handpiece 50 may be attached toblade 52 for driving the cutting instrument or otherwise providing vacuum assistance.Extension adjuster 48 may be used to extend the distance fromdistal end 38 tohandpiece 50, or the proximal end (not shown) ofblade 52. -
FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment ofsurgical system 10 of the present invention.Surgical system 10 includes workingchannel 34,introducer body 42,endoscope 44,endoscope adapter 46,extension adjuster 48, andhandpiece 50. Specifically,surgical adapter 30 consists ofendoscope adapter 46 andextension adjuster 48. The other components are illustrative of a typical, but non-exclusive, use forsurgical adapter 30. Cuttinginstrument blade 52 runs the length of the system fromhandpiece 50 throughextension adjuster 48 and through workingchannel 34 todistal end 38 of workingchannel 34. Workingchannel 34 may also extend intoextension adjuster 48 if so desired.Blade 52 is preferably removably attached to, and driven by,handpiece 50. - The present invention provides for controlled and repeatable protrusion P of
blade 52 fromdistal end 38. Protrusion P is controlled by an effective working channel distance A that is measured from the proximal end ofextension adjuster 48 todistal end 38.Extension adjuster 48 may be adjusted (explained in more detail later) to set effective working channel distance A to a predetermined distance. Assuming thatblade 52 is longer than effective working channel distance A, placingblade 52 into workingchannel 34 and pushing distally untilhandpiece 50 engagesextension adjuster 48 will causeblade 52 to protrude a fixed distance beyonddistal end 38. Thus, by setting effective working channel distance A the invention allows for multiple extractions and insertions ofblade 52 through workingchannel 34 with a repeatable protrusion P so long ashandpiece 50 is moved fully towardsextension adjuster 48 with each insertion. - A surgeon may set protrusion a distance P of
blade 52 usingextension adjuster 48 and leave the instrument in the desired position without holdinghandpiece 50. Thus,extension adjuster 48 allows for precise control of the surgical instrument without requiring the surgeon's attention or reliance on hand-eye coordination to manually maintain positioning. The surgeon may also adjust protrusion distance P during surgery by resettingextension adjuster 48 to maintain a new effective working channel distance A. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , there is shown a perspective view of anendoscope adapter 46 for use withsurgical system 10.Endoscope adapter 46 includes anadapter body 62, clamping screws 64,walls endoscope adapter 46 is configured to acceptendoscope 44 within acavity 60. However, the present invention is not limited to accepting endoscopes withincavity 60 and may be configured to otherwise attach to an endoscope using bolts, clamps, or other methods suitable for the surgical environment. Additionally,endoscopic adapter 46 may engage with other medical devices entirely and need not be adapted solely for use withendoscope 44. Clamping screws 64 are used to forcewalls adapter body 62 together and against endoscope 44 (seeFIG. 1B ).Endoscope adapter 46 may also include attachment points 70 that facilitate attachment of extension adjuster 48 (seeFIG. 1B ). -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of anextension mount 80 for use withsurgical system 10.Extension mount 80 is configured to mate with both endoscope adapter 46 (seeFIG. 2 ) and extension adjuster 48 (seeFIG. 1B ). Fastening holes 82 align and mate with attachment points 70 of endoscope adapter 46 (seeFIG. 2 ).Extension mount 80 also includes anadjuster receiver 84 used to engageextension adjuster 48.Extension mount 80 further comprises aguide passage 86 as part of a guide system (explained in detail later) that alignsblade 52 with workingchannel 34. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view ofendoscope adapter 46 ofFIG. 2 with attached extension mounts 80 ofFIG. 3 for use withsurgical system 10. Two extension mounts 80 are attached toadapter body 62 on eachwall screws adapter body 62, screws 90, 92 are configured to pass through fastening holes 82 ofextension mount 80, and mate with attachment points 70. Although the present embodiment illustrates the use of twoscrews extension mount 80, the invention is not limited to such an attachment method.Extension mount 80 may be attached toadapter body 62 by asingle screw 90,multiple screws endoscope adapter 46 so as to produce a unitary structure. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a simplified side perspective view ofendoscope adapter 46 ofFIG. 3 being installed ontoendoscope 44.Endoscope adapter 46 is positioned relative to anendoscope body 100 and then moved towardendoscope body 100 such thatendoscope body 100 is received byendoscope adapter 46 within cavity 60 (seeFIG. 2 ). -
FIG. 6 illustrates a simplified side perspective view ofendoscope adapter 46 ofFIG. 3 installed onendoscope 44. Afterendoscope 44 is fully received byendoscope adapter 46, clamping screws 64 may be attached such thatwalls 66, 68 (seeFIG. 2 ) ofendoscope adapter 46 press againstendoscope 44 securingendoscope adapter 46 andendoscope 44 together. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of anextension bolt 125 for use withextension adjuster 48 ofFIG. 1B .Extension bolt 125 is attached to a mountingbracket 110 and includes a passage therethrough from afirst opening 126 to asecond opening 127. Bothfirst opening 126 andsecond opening 127 are coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and work cooperatively with an outer opening 118 (seeFIG. 8 ) to provideaccess working channel 34. The passage created betweenopenings blade 52 access to workingchannel 34 ofendoscope 44. In the present embodiment,second opening 127 is adjacent to the working channel opening of the endoscope (not shown). However, alternate embodiments may provide the working channel opening (not shown) some fixed distance fromsecond opening 127. Alower portion 128 ofextension adjuster 48 also includes guidepassages 124 for use with guide rails 202 (seeFIG. 12 ) to be explained in further detail below. In use, an extension nut 112 (seeFIG. 8 ) threadingly engagesextension bolt 125. A threadedouter portion 150 ofextension bolt 125 accepts a threadedinner portion 144 of extension nut 112 (explained later in detail, seeFIGS. 9-10C ). -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view ofextension nut 112 installed onextension bolt 125 ofFIG. 7 , creatingextension adjuster 48 for use withsurgical system 10.Extension adjuster 48 includes mountingbracket 110,extension nut 112,extension bolt 125, athumbwheel 114, an abuttingsurface 116, andouter opening 118. Mountingbracket 110 is used to attachextension adjuster 48 tosurgical system 10.Outer opening 118 is mounted coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and provides access forblade 52, or other surgical instrument, to workingchannel 34.Thumbwheel 114 is used by the surgeon to adjust the extension or protrusion distance P ofblade 52 beyonddistal end 38 of working channel 34 (seeFIG. 1B ). Abuttingsurface 116 is configured to interface withhandpiece 50 and preventhandpiece 50 from moving any farther than abuttingsurface 116 toward the working channel opening (not shown). As illustrated,extension nut 112 is fully closed as it touches aninterior surface 123 of mountingbracket 110. - When assembled, mounting
bracket 110 aligns and mates withextension mount 80. Each mountinghole 120 aligns with eachcomplementary adjuster receiver 84 of extension mounts 80. Screws may then be inserted through mountingholes 120 and received byadjuster receivers 84, thus fixingly attaching mountingbracket 110 toendoscope adapter 46 through extension mounts 80.Lower portion 128 further comprises guidepassages 124 which are open channels that slidingly receive guide rails 202 (seeFIG. 12 ). -
FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional view ofextension nut 112 for use withextension adjuster 48 ofFIG. 8 . Athumbwheel adjuster 140 includesextension nut 112,thumbwheel 114,outer opening 118 and threadedinner portion 144.Thumbwheel 114 is used by the surgeon to set protrusiondistance P blade 52 will extend beyonddistal end 38 of working channel 34 (seeFIG. 1B ). Threadedinner portion 144 interfaces with threadedouter portion 150 of extension bolt 125 (explained below).Outer opening 118 is coaxial with the working channel opening (not shown) and providesblade 52 access to workingchannel 34. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a cross-sectional view ofextension adjuster 48 in a closed position in accordance with the present invention. A first distance B may be measured by the distance between anabutting surface 115 andinterior surface 123 of mountingbracket 110. In this embodiment, abuttingsurface 115 is also the proximal end ofextension nut 112. First distance B is also parallel to workingchannel 34 and thus lengthens effective working channel distance A (seeFIG. 1B ). As first distance B increases, protrusion distance P ofblade 52 is reduced. As illustrated, thumbwheel 114 (seeFIGS. 7 , 9) may be located toward the distal or proximal end ofextension nut 112. -
FIG. 10B illustrates a cross-sectional view of the interface ofextension nut 112 andextension bolt 125 ofextension adjuster 48.Extension bolt 125 includes threadedouter portion 150 that contacts threadedinner portion 144 ofextension nut 112. The two portions threadingly interface to provide proximal and distal adjustment ofextension nut 112 relative toextension bolt 125 whenextension nut 112 is turned. The present embodiment uses, but is not limited to, a right-hand thread arrangement between threadedinner portion 144 andextension bolt 125. Due to the right-hand thread interface of threadedinner portion 144 andextension bolt 125, clockwise movement ofthumbwheel adjuster 140 will reduce first distance B, thus extendingblade 52 farther beyonddistal end 38. Consequently, counter-clockwise movement ofthumbwheel adjuster 140 will increase first distance B, thus retractingblade 52 withindistal end 38. -
FIG. 10C illustrates a cross-sectional view ofextension adjuster 48 in an open position. As described inFIG. 10B ,extension nut 112 threadingly engages withextension bolt 125. Thus,extension adjuster 48 is opened or closed by turningextension nut 112. Here,extension adjuster 48 is opened to a second distance C by turningextension nut 112 counter clockwise. In this case,extension nut 112 constitutes a stop. Second distance C may be measured by the distance between abuttingsurface 115 andinterior surface 123 of mountingbracket 110, the same measurement as first distance B. In this case, second distance C is greater than first distance B becauseextension adjuster 48 has been opened. Alternately, second distance C may be reduced by closingextension adjuster 48. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a side perspective view ofextension adjuster 48 installed withendoscope adapter 46. When installed,endoscope adapter 46 andextension adjuster 48 are rigidly engaged withendoscope 44. Instrument passages andopenings FIGS. 7-10 ) provide for the normal use of surgical instruments, orblades 52, withsurgical system 10. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a side elevation view of the receiving end ofhandpiece 50 for use withendoscope adapter 46.Handpiece 50 is configured to mate withextension adjuster 48 for surgical use. A handpiece body 200 includesguide rails 202 and astop face 204. Stopface 204 surrounds anouter cannula 224 ofblade 52.Guide rails 202 are used in conjunction withguide passages 86, 122, 124 (seeFIGS. 3 , 8) to generally stabilizehandpiece 50 and to allow for the insertion of a surgical instrument, orblade 52, while maintaining registration with instrument passages andopenings handpiece 50,endoscope 44,endoscope adapter 46, orextension adjuster 48. - In practice,
guide tip 206 ofguide rail 202 is inserted intoguide passage 124 of mountingbracket 110 or lower portion 128 (seeFIG. 8 ). With further insertion,guide rail 202 will completely pass throughguide passage 124 and enter similarly alignedguide passage 86.Guide rail 202 may freely and completely pass throughextension mount 80 until stop face 204contacts abutting surface 115, 116 (seeFIGS. 7 , 10A). - Further illustrated is an
axial positioner 220 that may be used to rotateouter cannula 224 and atissue receiving opening 226. Using bothaxial positioner 220 andextension adjuster 48, protrusion distance P and the axial registration ofblade 52 are adjustable. Depth registration, or protrusion distance P, is maintained with the interface of abuttingsurface face 204 inhibiting movement ofhandpiece 50 towards workingchannel 34 ofendoscope 44. Axial registration is preserved byaxial positioner 220. Sincehandpiece 50 andblade 52 are removable fromsurgical system 10, protrusion distance P and axial registration are preserved and can be precisely re-located by reinsertingblade 52 untilhandpiece 50 engages abuttingsurface handpiece 50 andblade 52 are returned to the system, both the extension and axial positions are maintained so long asextension adjuster 48 andaxial positioner 220 are left unchanged. Registration ofhandpiece 50 tosurgical adapter 30 is accomplished by workingchannel 34 registration withblade 52, and a guide system comprisingguide passages 124 and guide rails 202 (seeFIGS. 7 , 12). -
FIG. 13A illustrates a side elevation view ofsurgical system 10, whereinextension adjuster 48 is in a substantially closed position.Guide rail 202 ofhandpiece 50 freely slides withinguide passages 86, 124 (seeFIGS. 3 , 8).Blade 52 is selectively attached tohandpiece 50 and moves freely throughopening FIGS. 7.10 ) and working channel 34 (seeFIG. 1B ). A third distance D ofblade 52 is measured fromdistal end 38 of workingchannel 34 to ablade tip 228 ofblade 52. Whenextension adjuster 48 is in the closed position,handpiece 50 is close to the working channel opening (not shown). Therefore,blade 52 protrudes third distance D, which is the maximum amount. -
FIG. 13B illustrates a side elevation view ofsurgical system 10, whereinextension adjuster 48 is in a substantially open position.Extension adjuster 48 is in the open position andhandpiece 50 is farther away from working channel 34 (seeFIG. 13A to compare). Consequently,blade 52 protrudes a fourth distance E, which is less than third distance D whenextension adjuster 48 is in the closed position (illustrated inFIG. 13A ). - In general,
extension adjuster 48 controls protrusion ofblade 52 by blocking movement ofhandpiece 50 toward workingchannel 34. Withblade 52 connected to handpiece 50,blade 52 cannot protrude beyond a maximum predetermined distance becausehandpiece 50 is blocked by abuttingsurface surface handpiece 50,blade 52 will protrude less than if abuttingsurface channel 34. -
FIG. 14 illustrates an enlarged perspective view of a portion ofsurgical system 10 withextension adjuster 48 andendoscope adapter 46 incorporated therein. In this exemplary embodiment,endoscope 44 is received withincavity 60 ofendoscope adapter 46 and is secured with clamping screws 64.Extension mount 80 is secured toendoscope adapter 46 byscrews endoscope adapter 46.Extension adjuster 48 is attached toextension mount 80 byscrews 240. Alternately,extension adjuster 48 may be attached using locking pins or may be an integrated part ofendoscope adapter 46.Extension adjuster 48 includesextension nut 112 andadjustment thumbwheel 114 for adjusting the maximum protrusion distance of the surgical instrument from working channel 34 (seeFIG. 1B ). -
Handpiece 50 engagessurgical adapter 30 withguide rail 202 sliding freely withinguide passages 86, 122, 124 (seeFIGS. 3 and 8 ). Abuttingsurface 115 engageshandpiece 50 and thus limits the depth ofblade 52 extending fromdistal end 38 of working channel 34 (seeFIG. 1B ). -
FIG. 15A illustrates a perspective view ofsurgical system 10 used in conjunction with asupport device 262 relative to an operating table 264. The surgeon may desire to stabilizesurgical system 10 usingsupport device 262 attached to acart 260. Alternatively,support device 262 may also be a tripod set upon the floor or a fixture designed to rigidly engage the surgical table.Support device 262 may be attached tosurgical system 10 by a support receiver integrated withsurgical adapter 30,endoscope 44,endoscope adapter 46,extension adjuster 48,introducer body 42, orhandpiece 50. The support receiver may be implemented as a threaded receiver or a clamping device that engagessurgical system 10 withsupport device 262. When attached to supportdevice 262,surgical system 10 may be arbitrarily positioned relative to operating table 264. -
FIG. 15B illustrates a perspective view ofsurgical system 10 used in conjunction withsupport device 262 whereinsurgical system 10 is positioned relative topatient 32. UsingSupport device 262,surgical system 10 is stabilized in the surgical channel and the surgeon is free to conduct the operation without the overhead of holdingblade 52 andendoscope 44. Thus, the surgeon is free to rotateblade 52 and adjust the depth ofblade 52 without manually stabilizing and positioningsurgical system 10. - Accordingly, the present invention facilitates adjustable and fixed positioning of a surgical device within the patient with reduced oversight by the surgeon. The present invention also provides for the removal of the surgical device from working
channel 34 and provides for reinsertion of the device to the same prior position. If removal ofblade 52 is desired,handpiece 50 is withdrawn proximally away fromsurgical adapter 30.Blade 52 also withdraws through workingchannel 34 and can be removed entirely from the system. With the surgical device removed from workingchannel 34, other devices or therapeutics may be introduced into the patient. However,blade 52 may be reinserted into workingchannel 34 untilhandpiece 50 abutssurgical adapter 30, at whichtime blade 52 will maintain the original registration withdistal end 38, and thus with surgical site 40 (seeFIG. 1A ), provided thatextension adjuster 48 is not disturbed whileblade 52 was removed. - Working in combination with axial positioner 220 (illustrated in
FIG. 12 ), the present invention provides the surgeon with complete control of the position and orientation of the cutting mouth, ortissue receiving opening 226, if a cutting instrument is used.Surgical system 10 controls the extension ofblade 52 from workingchannel 34 and optionalaxial positioner 220 controls the axial position of tissue receiving opening 226 (seeFIG. 12 ). In this way complete registration oftissue receiving opening 226 is maintained. Used in combination with the support (discussed above), the surgeon has complete control over the cutting instrument without having to hold the device. - The present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the foregoing embodiments, which are merely illustrative of the best modes for carrying out the invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that the method and apparatus within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby. This description of the invention should be understood to include all novel and non-obvious combinations of elements described herein, and claims may be presented in this or a later application to any novel and non-obvious combination of these elements. Moreover, the foregoing embodiments are illustrative, and no single feature or element is essential to all possible combinations that may be claimed in this or a later application.
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1-19. (canceled)
20. A surgical adapter for use with an instrument comprising:
a mounting bracket having a wall member; and
a selectively adjustable extension adjuster engaged with said mounting bracket, the extension adjuster having a stop located a predetermined distance from the wall member said mounting bracket, the stop operably configured to keep a portion of the instrument away from said wall member of said mounting bracket by the predetermined distance.
21. The surgical adapter of claim 20 , the extension adjuster further including:
a first extension member; and
a second extension member cooperatively engaging said first extension member such that said second extension member movingly engages said first extension member to set the predetermined distance.
22. The surgical adapter of claim 20 , wherein said extension adjuster further comprises an abutting surface disposed upon the stop for selectively engaging the instrument; and
wherein further movement of the instrument towards said wall member of said mounting bracket is prevented by the engagement of said portion of the instrument with the abutting surface.
24. The surgical adapter of claim 20 , wherein said surgical adapter further comprises:
a first guide element engaged with said mounting bracket; wherein the first guide element is configured for operably engaging with a complementary second guide element engaged with the instrument; and
wherein said first guide element and said second guide element cooperatively engage for aligning the instrument with the surgical adapter.
25. The surgical adapter of claim 20 , wherein said mounting bracket further includes a support receiver for engaging a support device, whereby said support device stabilizes the surgical system relative to a surgical site.
26. A surgical adapter for use with an instrument, the surgical adapter comprising:
a mounting bracket;
an extension adjuster engaged with said mounting bracket and including a stop, said extension adjuster locating the stop a predetermined distance away from a portion of said mounting bracket, whereby the stop selectively engages the instrument; and
a guide system operably connected to said mounting bracket for aligning the instrument with the surgical adapter.
27. (canceled)
28. The surgical adapter of claim 31 , wherein said guide system further comprises:
at least one first guide element integrated with said mounting bracket; and
at least one second guide element cooperatively engaging said at least one first guide element for aligning the medical instrument with the surgical adapter.
29. The surgical adapter of claim 21 , wherein the first extension member is fixedly secured to the wall member of the mounting bracket.
30. The surgical adapter of claim 29 , wherein the first extension member is configured with external threads and the second extension member is configured with internal threads that are configured with mate with the external threads of the first extension member such that rotation of the second extension member in a first direction moves a distal end of the second extension member toward the wall member of the mounting bracket and rotation of the second extension member in a second direction moves a distal end of the second extension member away from the wall member of the mounting bracket.
31. The surgical adapter of claim 26 , the extension adjuster further including:
a first extension member; and
a second extension member cooperatively engaging said first extension member such that said second extension member movingly engages said first extension member to set the predetermined distance.
32. The surgical adapter of claim 31 , wherein the first extension member is fixedly secured to the wall member of the mounting bracket.
33. The surgical adapter of claim 32 , wherein the first extension member is configured with external threads and the second extension member is configured with internal threads that are configured with mate with the external threads of the first extension member such that rotation of the second extension member in a first direction moves a distal end of the second extension member toward the wall member of the mounting bracket and rotation of the second extension member in a second direction moves a distal end of the second extension member away from the wall member of the mounting bracket.
34. The surgical adapter of claim 20 , wherein the first extension member further comprises a passage extending therethrough;
wherein the second extension member includes an interior chamber, the second extension member further includes an outer opening that is communication with the interior chamber; and
wherein the first extension member is received within the interior chamber of the second extension member so as to mate the first and second extension members together.
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