Tranvesical Peritoneoscopy and Retroperitoneoscopy: The Urinary Tract as a Portal for Natural Orfice Surgery

Reference #:

2006-079

Inventors/Contributors

Matthew T. Gettman M.D.

Description

A new approach to minimally invasive surgery involving access to the peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneum via the urinary tract is proposed for diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical interventions. Theory, methodology, and techniques for entering the peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneum are disclosed. Devices required for successful completion of the interventions using the novel approach are discussed. Using the urinary tract as a portal for natural orifice surgery would move the surgeon and operative field away from the patient’s airway thereby optimizing patient safety. Since the urinary tract provides direct access to all abdominal organs, both flexible and rigid telescopes can be sued for interventions. Interventions will be performed without an incision, therefore wound complications will be eliminated (e.g. infections, hernias), postoperative pain will be minimized, the cosmetic result will be superior and cost will ultimately be decreased.

Patent Status

Pending