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US6723088B2

Laparoscopic porting

University of Texas System

Abstract

A retaining collar for laparoscopic surgery includes a compressible and elastic body that has an inner periphery and an outer periphery where the inner periphery forms a conduit for receiving and securing a tubular device. The retaining collar also includes a rigid portion attached to the …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas
Inventor
Harold V. Gaskill, III
Priority date
December 20, 2001
Filing date
December 20, 2001
Grant date
April 20, 2004
Publication date
April 20, 2004
Language
en
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