US20050107815A1 - Penetrating tip for trocar assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed towards a medical instrument of the type structured for use in laparoscopic A and/or endoscopic surgery such as, but not limited to, a trocar assembly which includes an obturator having an elongated shaft with a penetrating tip formed on one end thereof.
- the penetrating tip includes an exterior surface configuration structured to facilitate the forming of an access opening in a patient's bodily tissue in a manner which requires a minimum application of an inwardly directed, linear pushing force on the instrument, but which nevertheless results in the dilation of body tissue.
- the configuration of the inventive penetrating tip is at least partially characterized by a perpendicular cross-section of the exterior surface having a substantially elliptical configuration along at least a majority of the tip.
- laparoscopic and/or endoscopic surgery wherein one or more small openings, utilizing appropriate penetrating instruments, are formed to provide access into the intended body cavities.
- a trocar assembly is typically used to create and maintain the small opening extending across the abdominal wall and into the body cavity and also to provide a channel through which instruments can be inserted and manipulated to perform the surgery inside the body cavity.
- the abdomen is inflated with an insufflation gas to maintain the abdomen in a distended state, and the trocar assembly usually carries one or more valves to form seal(s) to maintain insufflation.
- Laparscopic surgery has proven effective in greatly reducing the healing period for patients who have had to undergo surgery and have resulted in significantly less pain and discomfort to the patient.
- the trocar assembly includes a trocar having a housing and a sleeve or cannula and separately, an obturator which is slidably inserted into the trocar housing and cannula.
- the obturator is formed to have a sharply pointed tip, usually defined by a multi-sided pyramide-like configuration, and serves as the penetrating instrument in that upon being inserted and positioned within the lumen of the cannula or trocar sleeve, the sharp pointed tip is exposed at the distal end of the trocar sleeve.
- the exposed sharpened tip of the obturator is forced into the patient's skin and through all of the various layers of body tissue with the trocar sleeve being forced through the perforation formed by the sharpened obturator tip.
- significant pressure must be applied once the peritoneum is reached, i.e., the toughened lining or membrane that defines the exterior wall of the body cavity, in order to penetrate through it and gain access to the body cavity and organs contained therein, in order that laparoscopic surgery may be performed.
- the obturator is typically withdrawn, leaving the trocar sleeve or cannula as a channel or access passage to the body cavity and intended organ.
- the obturator or other sharp penetrating instrument may be used without a trocar, i.e., as a “stand alone” device to puncture through the skin and underlying bodily tissues.
- a separate access cannula, catheter or other surgical instrument is inserted into communication with the now accessed body cavity and/or organ.
- trocars currently available on the market and the obturators with their sharpened penetrating tips in particular, are capable of quickly forming the small access openings and channels into a patient's abdominal cavity, there are potentially serious drawbacks.
- a significant amount of pressure namely, an inwardly directed pushing force—must typically be applied to the trocar assembly in order to pierce through and penetrate the tough lining or membrane adjacent to and protecting the patient's body cavity and internal organs housed therein.
- the pressure applied to penetrate into the body cavity may momentarily result in the sharpened obturator tip extending too far into the cavity, such that an organ may inadvertently be nicked or scratched, without the surgeon's knowledge. If left untreated, such events can result in the rise of an infection and the patient may undergo serious complications, including the possibility of death or further surgery. Less significantly, the sharp pointed tips of the obturators can cause other damage, in terms of cutting small blood vessels and/or other delicate structures found within the body tissue surrounding the access opening during its formation.
- an improved instrument which may be used independently, or more preferably, as part of a trocar assembly and/or associated components such as, but not limited to, a trocar sleeve, etc. to forming an access opening into a patient's body cavity in a manner which requires minimum application of an inwardly directed, linear pushing force.
- a penetrating tip that facilitates clean formation of a small access opening extending through a patient's body tissue without severing blood vessels or causing similar damage to the outer tissues being penetrated.
- any such improved instrument would have a penetrating tip that is cooperatively structured and configured relative to the distal end of the trocar sleeve so as to effectively enlarge the access opening, as the penetrating instrument is advanced there-through and into communicating relation with a predetermined body cavity, while simultaneously preventing pieces of the body tissue from entering into the internal passage of the trocar sleeve.
- any such improved instrument should also be structured to allow for puncturing into the peritoneum or tough lining of the body cavity with little or no risk that an organ within the body cavity would be punctured or nicked.
- the present invention is intended to address these and other needs in the art and as such, is directed towards a penetrating instrument of the type used in laparoscopic, A endoscopic or like, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and which is preferably, but not necessarily, embodied in a trocar assembly.
- the trocar assembly includes a trocar housing and a trocar sleeve or cannula having an open distal end communicating with a centrally disposed lumen or passage within the trocar sleeve and within the housing.
- the trocar assembly further includes an obturator comprising an elongated shaft having a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end on which a penetrating tip is either formed or secured.
- the elongated shaft and the penetrating tip of the obturator are specifically structured to create a small access opening in the body wall or outer tissue of a patient so as to establish communication with an internal body cavity or organ on which a surgical procedure is to be performed.
- the penetrating instrument of this invention is designed and structured to effectively create the small access opening by penetrating through the skin and underlying body tissue of a patient in a manner which serves to separate and enlarge the created access opening, as the penetrating tip, shaft and/or trocar sleeve pass there-through and into the patient's abdominal body cavity.
- the overall structure, configuration, dimension and disposition of the penetrating instrument is such as to accomplish an effective separation of the bodily tissue being penetrated with a minimal application of an inwardly directed linear force. In doing so, the structure of the penetrating instrument dilates the outer tissue in a manner which minimizes damage to the tissue. Also, the possibility of inadvertently injuring blood vessels, etc.
- the instrument of the present invention whether associated with a trocar assembly or used independently thereof, comprises an obturator having an elongated shaft and a penetrating tip integrally formed on or otherwise secured to the distal end thereof.
- the penetrating tip is cooperatively disposed, dimensioned and configured relative to and/or with the trocar sleeve, and in particular, with the open distal end thereof.
- the penetrating tip includes a base and a distal extremity configured to define an apex.
- the term “apex” is meant to include a variety of different configurations, which may vary from a sharpened point to a tapered locale, as may be defined by the converging of the penetrating tip's exterior surface from a base thereof and extending continuously to the distal extremity or apex.
- the apex of the penetrating tip is disposed coincident to a central longitudinal axis of the elongated obturator shaft.
- Other embodiments of the present invention contemplate the apex of the penetrating tip being spaced laterally outward or in an off-set, somewhat eccentric position relative to the central longitudinal access of the elongated obturator shaft.
- the penetrating tip of this invention is preferably structured to facilitate the separation of the body tissue and penetration of the body cavity wall or lining in a manner which minimizes damage to the tissue and other risk of injury to the patient. More specifically, the penetrating tip includes an exterior surface, preferably extending between the base and the apex thereof, that comprises a cross section having a “substantially elliptical” configuration. The interior of the penetrating tip may include a variety of different structures, such as being solid, hollow or partially hollow.
- substantially elliptical as used herein to describe the configuration of the cross section of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip is not meant to define a true or precise ellipse, alone. Rather, the term “substantially elliptical” as used herein is meant to include a variety of different configurations, all of which substantially conform to an ellipse.
- the outer circumference or sectional configuration of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip may include one or more curvilinear segments, a combination of curvilinear segments and linear segments or a plurality of linear segments, wherein the various linear and/or curvilinear segments are collectively interconnected in a closed or continuous configuration.
- the structure of the instrument of the present invention whether or not embodied in a trocar assembly, includes an elongated shaft having a penetrating tip with an exterior surface configuration and/or other components thereof, which are cooperatively dimensioned, configured, and disposed to more safely facilitate the formation of an access opening and the dilation of the surrounding bodily tissue during the insertion of the penetrating instrument into the patient.
- the preferred exterior surface configuration of the penetrating tip enters the designated bodily tissue in a manner which minimizes damage and/or cutting or severing of the tissue during the passage of the penetrating tip, as well as an adjacent portion of the shaft and/or trocar sleeve, through the created access opening.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a penetrating instrument according to the present invention embodied in a trocar assembly wherein the distal extremity or apex of the penetrating tip is disposed coincident to a central longitudinal axis of the instrument shaft.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another penetrating instrument according to the present invention which is also embodied in a trocar assembly wherein the distal extremity or apex of the penetrating tip is disposed in off-set relation to the central longitudinal axis of the instrument shaft.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another penetrating instrument shown in partial cutaway to better illustrate a penetrating tip associated with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment of FIGS. 3 and 4 .
- FIG. 5A, 5B , 5 C and 5 D are sectional views of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 and taken along lines 5 A- 5 A, 5 B- 5 B, 5 C- 5 C, and 5 D- 5 D, respectively.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a penetrating instrument, similar to that of FIG. 2 , but shown in partial cutaway to better illustrate the penetrating tip associated therewith.
- FIG. 7 is a top view in partial cutaway of the embodiment of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a side view in partial cutaway of the embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7 .
- FIG. 8A, 8B , 8 C, and 8 D are sectional views of the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 and taken along lines 8 A- 8 A, 8 B- 8 B, 8 C- 8 C, and 8 D- 8 D, respectively.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of another embodiment of a penetrating instrument according to the present invention including a penetrating tip and associated shaft, in partial cutaway.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 11 is a side view of a structural variation of the embodiment of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a front end view of the embodiment of FIGS. 9 through 11 .
- FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a transverse or perpendicular cross-section taken from the exterior surface of a preferred penetrating tip according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13A is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13B is a schematic representation of yet another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention.
- FIG. 13C is a schematic representation of yet another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a longitudinal view in partial section and cutaway of yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the penetrating tip in an operative position relative to a trocar sleeve.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view in partial cutaway of yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention directed to structural components associated with a trocar assembly embodying the instrument of the present invention.
- the present invention is directed towards a medical instrument of the type structured for use in minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery.
- the instrument of the present invention is preferably, but not necessarily, embodied in a trocar assembly, such as, but in no way limited to, the trocar assemblies shown in FIGS. 1, 2 , 12 , 14 and 15 and generally indicated as 10 and 10 ′, which assemblies depict a distinctive shape developed by and proprietary to Taut, Inc. of Geneva, Ill.
- a trocar assembly typically includes a trocar housing 12 , which may include a connector structure 14 communicating with the interior of the housing 12 and structured to establish interconnection with a supply of fluid, such as carbon dioxide gas, used to inflate a body cavity as typically performed during laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery.
- Trocar assembly 10 , 10 ′ also includes an elongated cannula or trocar sleeve 16 dimensioned and structured to removably receive an obturator 20 , perhaps best shown in FIGS. 3-5 , comprising an elongated shaft 26 , along the interior, centrally disposed passage or lumen associated with the sleeve 16 .
- the elongated shaft 26 has a penetrating tip, generally indicated as 22 , secured to the distal end of shaft 26 and extending outwardly from a distal open end 18 of the trocar sleeve 16 .
- trocar assemblies such as 10 and 10 ′ as well as others. While the trocar assemblies shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 15 appear to be substantially equivalent structures, they differ from one another primarily in the structural configuration of the obturators 20 and 20 ′, and mostly in the structure of the respective penetrating tips 22 and 22 ′. Also, in each of the embodiments of FIGS. 1, 2 and 15 it is preferred that a mounting hub 24 be connected or secured to a proximal end of the trocar sleeve 16 , adjacent and/or contiguous to the trocar housing 12 . As explained hereinafter with primary reference to FIG.
- the mounting hub 24 secured to a proximal end of the trocar sleeve 16 , is structured for mounting or interconnection with an end portion or gripping portion 25 secured to a proximal end 25 ′ of the elongated shaft 26 defining the obturator 20 .
- the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes the elongated shaft 26 , at least partially defining the obturator 20 .
- the shaft 26 or 26 has a distal end integrally formed with or otherwise fixedly connected or secured to the corresponding penetrating tip 22 or 22 ′.
- the elongated shaft 26 also has a proximal end 25 ′ which is oppositely disposed to the penetrating tip 22 and which is preferably secured to the gripping portion 25 , as noted above and in FIG. 15 . While the elongated shafts 26 and 26 ′ are primarily disclosed as including a solid material construction, it is emphasized that either may include a substantially hollow, elongated configuration terminating in the respective penetrating tip 22 or 22 ′.
- the penetrating tips 22 , 22 ,′ of the various embodiments may be formed to be substantially or at least partially hollow. It is to be understood that the penetrating tips 22 , 22 ′ may have a variety of other interior structures, such as being solid or at least partially solid.
- the shaft 26 of the present invention comprises the penetrating tip 22 having a base 28 integrally formed with or otherwise fixedly secured to the distal end of shaft 26 .
- the opposite end of the penetrating tip 22 terminates in a distal extremity generally indicated as 30 .
- the penetrating tip 22 has an exterior surface extending continuously between the base 28 and the distal extremity 30 .
- the distal extremity 30 may be more specifically defined as an “apex” 32 which may be structured to have, but does not necessarily require, a slightly blunted configuration. However, the apex 32 may also assume a variety of other configurations, such as that shown in the embodiment of FIG.
- the apex 32 and/or 32 ′ is structured to be sufficiently blunt to eliminate or significantly reduce the danger of inadvertent puncturing of a patient's organ once the penetrating tip has passed through exterior bodily tissue and entered into the patient's abdominal cavity.
- the apex 32 and 32 ′ of the inventive penetrating tip 30 may assume a variety of different structural configurations, all of which are intended to facilitate the clean, efficient passage through the outer body wall of a patient, the term apex, rather than point, is used to generically and more accurately describe each of the plurality of tip configurations.
- the apex 32 , 32 ′ regardless of its specific shape, may be defined as a convergent locale of the exterior surface 40 of each of the corresponding penetrating tips 22 , 22 ′, as the exterior surface 40 extends from the respective bases 28 , 28 ′ to and including the distal extremity 30 , 30 ′.
- the invention in the more preferred embodiments comprise the apex 32 being disposed coincident with the central, longitudinal axis 27 of the elongated shaft 26 , or more precisely, a linear extension 27 ′ of the central longitudinal axis 27 .
- at least one preferred embodiment comprises the exterior surface 40 including at least two surface segments 42 and 44 .
- the surface segments 42 and 44 are at least minimally segregated by two at least partially, oppositely disposed and curved edge portions 46 and 48 .
- the edge portions 46 and 48 may be specifically shaped or configured to define cutting and/or dilating edges and extend along at least a portion of the distance between the apex 32 , 32 ′ and the base 28 , 28 ′.
- the longitudinal curvilinear configuration of the surface segments 42 and 44 are preferably at least partially defined by a complex curve.
- the complex curvilinear configuration of each of the surface segments 42 and 44 as viewed longitudinally from the apex 32 to the base 28 , comprises at least one substantially concave segment 49 and either a linear or minimally convex curve portion or section 49 ′, shown in FIG. 5 .
- the overall configuration of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip 22 and its cooperative structuring with the apex 32 facilitates the forming and subsequent enlargement of an access opening in the body wall of a patient, without requiring a heavily applied, inwardly directed, linear pushing force.
- the access opening is formed in a manner more of a dilating action, which minimizes cutting of and/or other damage to bodily tissue as the penetrating tip 22 , as well as a portion of the shaft 26 and/or sleeve 16 passes through the access opening into a patient's abdominal cavity or other anatomical structure.
- the exterior surface 40 of the penetrating tip 22 has a transverse or perpendicular cross section which is substantially elliptical. It is to be understood that the term “substantially elliptical,” when referring to the cross sectional configuration of the exterior surface 40 or the transverse circumferential configuration thereof, is not meant to be limited to a true or precise elliptical configuration, only. To the contrary, the substantially elliptical configuration of the penetrating tip 22 or 22 ′ may assume differently shaped exterior surfaces and yet still be included or intended for inclusion within the phrase “substantially elliptical,” as used herein.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of a true or precise elliptical configuration, indicated as 100 .
- This elliptical configuration or ellipse 100 includes a primary longitudinal dimension 102 and a primary transverse dimension 104 .
- the size of the cross sectional configuration of the exterior surface 40 will change. In other words, the size of the cross section taken from any given penetrating tip 22 , 22 ′, etc. will be larger or smaller dependent upon whether the section is taken closer to the apex 32 or closer to the base 28 . This is due to the converging structure of the exterior surface 40 as it extends from the base 28 to the apex 32 .
- the term “substantially elliptical” configuration is meant to include variations in the shape of the sectional configuration of the exterior surface 40 , due to the fact that either the primary longitudinal dimension 102 may be longer or shorter and/or the primary transverse dimension 104 may be longer or shorter.
- the result is a sectional configuration of the exterior surface 40 , which while not precisely conforming to a precise elliptical configuration, schematically represented as 100 , may still be considered a substantially elliptical configuration even though the overall shape is characterized by a flattened, elongated, oblong or other elliptical configuration having a variant shape.
- FIGS. 13 -A, 13 -B and 13 -C the schematic representations illustrated in these Figures are intended to be representative only of a plurality of possible “substantially elliptical” configurations which the exterior surface 40 may assume.
- a true or precise elliptical configuration is indicated in phantom lines and marked with reference numeral 100 ′ and the exterior surface is shown in a variety of different shapes as schematically represented at 40 ′, 40 ′′ and 40 ′′′ respectively, in FIGS. 13A, 13B and 13 C.
- the exterior surface 40 ′ may include a plurality of linear segments 106 interconnected to one another to form a continuous, closed configuration.
- FIG. 13B is representative of an exterior surface 40 ′′ including a plurality of plane curves, or more specifically, curvilinear segments 108 connected to a plurality of linear segments 106 .
- the embodiment of FIG. 13C discloses the exterior surface 40 ′′′ having at least one elongated plane curve or curvilinear segment 110 interconnected with at least one but preferably a plurality of linear segments 106 to collectively form a continuous, closed configuration.
- the cross sectional configuration of the exterior surface 40 is preferably oriented transverse or perpendicular to the linear extension 27 ′ of the central longitudinal axis 27 of the shaft 26 .
- the cross section or an infinite number of such cross sections extend along at least a majority of the length of the penetrating tip 22 , as demonstrated by the schematic and representative cross-sectional configurations in FIGS. 5B, 5C and 5 D. Again, it is to be emphasized that the cross sectional configurations of FIGS.
- 5B through 5D are schematic representations and may be defined by other than a true or precise or elliptical configuration such as that disclosed in, but not limited to, FIGS. 13A through 13C .
- the perpendicular cross-sectional configuration of the base 28 taken along the imaginary line 5 A- 5 A, may be, but does not in all cases have to be, defined by a circumferential configuration in the form of a circle.
- edge portions 46 and 48 may vary as they may or may not be structured to serve as cutting edges. Accordingly, the opposite ends of each of the representative elliptical configurations shown in FIGS. 5B , 5 C, and 5 D may also be varied to more accurately represent the inclusion of the edge portions 46 and 48 . These edges may vary in cross-sectional configuration from a true cutting edge, as best demonstrated in FIG. 3 , to a more rounded configuration, as indicated by the representative elliptical shapes of FIGS. 5B, 5C and 5 D.
- the various embodiment of the present invention will preferably provide for efficient penetration of the outer bodily tissue and passage there-through in a manner which minimizes the danger of inadvertent puncturing of internal organs. More specifically, such initial penetration and passage of the either of the tips 22 and 22 ′ as well as the respective shafts 26 and 26 ′ and/or sleeve 16 will ideally be accomplished by the exertion of only a minimal amount of a linearly directed, “pushing” force on the instrument. Instead, penetration may be facilitated by applying a twisting motion, and preferably a back and forth or “reciprocal twisting” motion, to the device.
- the chances are minimized of inadvertently puncturing and/or damaging an internal organ subsequent to the penetrating tip 22 or 22 ′ passing through the exterior bodily tissue and into the body cavity in which the organ is located.
- one distinguishing structural feature is the location of the apex 32 ′ in an eccentric or laterally spaced, off-set relation to an imaginary co-linear extension of the central longitudinal axis of the shaft 26 ′.
- the exterior surface 40 comprises two surface segments 42 ′ and 441 which are non-symmetrical, in that surface segment 42 ′ has a significantly smaller overall dimension than that of the surface segment 44 ′.
- the base 28 ′ has a circumferential configuration preferably defined by an elongated ellipse, schematically represented in FIG. 8A and taken along lines 8 A- 8 A of FIG. 8 .
- both of the exterior surface segments 42 ′ and 44 ′ have a longitudinal curvilinear configuration defined by a longitudinally oriented complex curve including at least a minimally concave portion 49 ′′ and a linear portion 49 ′′′.
- the surface segments 42 ′ and 44 ′ are at least minimally segregated from one another through the provision of the elongated curved edges 46 ′ and 48 ′, extending from the apex 32 ′ towards the base 28 ′ and at least along a majority of the length of the penetrating tip 22 ′.
- the edges 46 ′ and 48 ′ may have a more rounded or transversely curved configuration than that of the embodiment of FIG. 3 , thereby providing a somewhat “blunted” edge configuration 46 ′ and 48 ′ which, differs from the edge portions 46 and 48 of the embodiment of FIG. 3 .
- the exterior surface 40 of the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 6 through 8 is structured to define an overall exterior surface configuration shaped to enlarge or at least partially dilate an access opening formed in the outer body wall by the penetrating tip 22 ′, while minimizing any cutting, severing or damaging of the contiguous bodily tissue surrounding the formed access opening.
- FIGS. 8B, 8C and 8 D represent a transverse circumferential configuration of the exterior surface 40 as also being substantially elliptical, within the intended meaning of this term, as has been described herein.
- the opposite ends of the representative elliptical configurations of the perpendicular cross-sections of the penetrating tip 22 ′ shown in FIGS. 8B, 8C , and 8 D may be more precisely represented by narrowing the opposite ends to more accurately represent the edges 46 ′ and 48 ′.
- the apex 32 ′ is laterally off-set from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft 26 ′, the apex 32 ′ is not centered or centrally coincident with any of the elliptically configured cross-sections represented in FIGS. 8A through 8D .
- FIG. 8A through 8D the embodiment of FIG.
- the apex 32 is coincident to the linear extension of the central longitudinal axis of the shaft 26 and would therefore be substantially centered relative to the circular cross-section of the base 28 , as shown in FIG. 5A , as well as the elliptically configured cross-sections of FIGS. 5B through 5 D.
- FIGS. 9 through 12 Another preferred embodiment of the penetrating instrument of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 9 through 12 and comprises an obturator 60 including an elongated shaft 62 having a penetrating tip 64 integrally formed with or otherwise secured to the distal end of shaft 62 .
- Penetrating tip 64 includes a base 66 , which in the preferred embodiments of FIGS. 9 through 12 , is extended along a predetermined angular orientation of generally about 45 degrees relative to a central longitudinal axis of the shaft 62 , schematically indicated as 68 in FIG. 10 .
- the base 66 is integrally or otherwise attached to the distal end of the elongated shaft 62 , as shown.
- the opposite end of the penetrating tip 64 terminates in a distal extremity generally indicated as 70 , and more specifically, defined by an apex 72 .
- a distal extremity generally indicated as 70 , and more specifically, defined by an apex 72 .
- One feature of this embodiment is the disposition of the apex 72 coincident with the central longitudinal axis 68 of the shaft 62 , or more precisely, a linear extension 68 ′ of the central longitudinal axis 68 .
- Additional structural features of this preferred embodiment include the exterior surface 74 including longitudinally extending, curved exterior surface segments 76 and 78 . Due at least in part to the angular orientation of the base 66 , the exterior surface segments 76 and 78 have different lengths, as best shown in FIG. 10 , and are non-symmetrical even though the apex 72 is disposed coincident with the central longitudinal axis 68 or the linear extension thereof 68 ′.
- the exterior surface 74 of the penetrating tip 64 can define an at least partially concave, convex and/or complex, longitudinal extending curve(s).
- the perpendicular cross-sectional configuration of the penetrating tip 64 such as along schematic cross-section lines 80 and 82 , comprises a substantially elliptical configuration.
- These elliptical configurations of sections 80 and 82 are also meant to be schematically representative of a variety of different shapes intended to be included within the meaning of the generic term “substantially elliptical,” as has already been discussed in detail.
- the apex 72 being coincident with the longitudinal axis 68 , 681 of the shaft 62 , rather than being off-set therefrom.
- the complex curve of at least one of the exterior surface segments 76 or 78 would preferably include an elongated concave configuration extending from the apex 70 to towards the base 66 in order to facilitate the penetrating capabilities of the penetrating tip 64 .
- a concave configuration of one or both of the exterior surface segments 74 and 76 may be important, especially when the apex 72 assumes a more blunted shape as opposed to a sharpened point.
- the exterior surface 74 including the exterior surface segments 76 and 78 may vary from that shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 . Accordingly, dependent upon the configurations of the exterior surface 74 , any of an infinite number of perpendicular sections, such as those taken along schematic lines 80 and 82 , will have the aforementioned substantially elliptical configuration. Also, the centers as at 80 ′ and 82 ′ of the respective elliptical configurations as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 may be disposed along an imaginary straight line as at 86 and/or along an imaginary curved line as at 88 .
- the apex 72 may be somewhat blunted rather than a true sharpened point, and thereby, as illustrated in FIG. 11 , be at least partially defined by an end ellipse 84 .
- the location of the centers 80 ′ and 82 ′ as well as the center 841 of the end ellipse 84 may be disposed along a straight line 86 or a curved line 88 depending, at least in part, on the overall exterior surface configuration 74 , while the apex and/or the center point 841 of the end ellipse 84 remains coincident with the longitudinal axis 68 , 68 ′.
- the obturator 60 may be of the type to be used in combination with a trocar assembly generally indicated as 10 including the elongated trocar sleeve 16 as shown in both FIGS. 1 and 12 .
- the base 66 being angularly oriented at a preferred angle of 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis 68 and 68 ′, defines an elliptical configuration somewhat similar to that shown in the embodiment of FIG. 8A .
- the precise shape of the preferred elliptical configuration will, of course, vary, dependent on the angular orientation of the base 66 relative to the longitudinal axis 68 being greater or less than the preferred 45 degree angle of incline, as indicated.
- FIG. 14 Another feature of at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 14 , wherein the laparoscopic instrument is embodied in a trocar assembly 10 having a trocar sleeve 16 with an open distal end 18 .
- the elongated shaft 26 is positioned within the interior passage of the sleeve 16 and is longitudinally dimensioned to facilitate the positioning of the penetrating tip 22 in an operative position having a most preferred orientation.
- This operative position is at least partially defined by the penetrating tip 22 being disposed in a “closing” relation to the open distal end 18 so as to restrict or block the passage of any unwanted material, such as body tissue, from passing through the open distal end 18 into the interior of the sleeve 16 .
- the aforementioned operative position may be further defined by the penetrating tip 22 , and more specifically the base 28 thereof, having a common angular orientation relative to the open distal end 18 , or more specifically the plane defined by the open distal end 18 , as schematically represented by the plane or section line 18 ′.
- the base 28 of the penetrating tip 22 is substantially aligned with the open end 18 and the plane 18 ′ defined thereby.
- the closing or blocking relation between the base 28 and the open end 18 is facilitated by the base having a somewhat common transverse dimension to the open end 18 , thereby effectively filling, blocking or closing the open end 18 , when the penetrating tip 22 is in the preferred, operative position, as shown in FIG. 14 .
- the base 28 of the penetrating tip 22 is disposed at a predetermined angular orientation relative 9 to the central axis 27 of the shaft 26 .
- This angular orientation corresponds to substantially the same angular orientation of the plane of the open distal end 18 , schematically demonstrated by the plane or section line 18 ′. Therefore, the aforementioned operative position of the penetrating tip 22 may be further defined by the penetrating tip 22 , and more specifically, the base 28 being oriented at the same angle of inclination as the open end 18 .
- the obturator 20 and in particular, the elongated shaft 26 is selectively positioned within the interior passage or lumen of the trocar sleeve 16 .
- the shaft 26 can be rotated within, as well as longitudinally positioned within the interior of the sleeve 16 .
- the shaft 26 includes the aforementioned gripping portion 25 secured or otherwise connected to the proximal end 25 ′ thereof.
- the present invention includes an indexing assembly, generally indicated as 90 , which is preferably mounted at least partially on the gripping portion 25 and partially on the mounting hub 24 .
- the mounting hub 24 may be connected to the trocar housing and/or may at least partially defines the proximal end of the trocar sleeve 16 .
- the indexing assembly 90 includes a first indexing member 91 and a second indexing member 92 respectively formed on the gripping portion 25 and the mounting hub 24 .
- the physician or other medical personnel places the elongated shaft 26 on the interior of the trocar sleeve 16 while exerting a pushing and/or rotating force on the gripping portion 25 .
- Proper angular alignment between the penetrating tip 22 and the sleeve 16 , and more specifically, between the base 28 and the plane 18 ′ of the open distal end 18 is accomplished when the first and second indexing members 91 and 92 are brought into aligned registry with one another.
- the longitudinal dimension of the shaft 26 is such as to dispose the penetrating tip 22 in the aforementioned operative position as demonstrated in FIG. 14 .
- the operative position is at least partially obtained when the shaft 26 is fully extended through the mounting hub 24 , trocar housing 12 and remainder of the sleeve 16 .
- a stop member as at 93 is mounted on the positioning member 25 .
- the stop member 93 is disposed to abut and come into “stopping” engagement with a portion of the mounting hub 24 , such as about the periphery thereof as at 24 ′.
- indexing members 91 and 92 are aligned in the manner set forth above and when the stop member 93 engages the predetermined, interruptive portion of the proximal end of the sleeve 16 , such as the periphery 24 ′ of the mounting hub 24 , the medical personnel are sure that the instrument is operatively assembled and that the penetrating tip 22 is in the aforementioned operative position.
- a connecting or locking assembly may also be included and may comprise one or more connecting or locking tabs 94 , which may be biased due to the structure or the material from which the tabs 94 are formed.
- the connecting tabs 94 are disposed and dimensioned to be removably received within connecting compartments or recesses 95 correspondingly disposed within the hub 24 or other portion of the proximal end of the trocar sleeve 16 , dependent on the type of the trocar assembly 10 , 10 ′ etc. being utilized.
Abstract
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of and a claim of priority it made to currently pending patent application having Ser. No. 09/859,009 which was filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) on May 16, 2001, which application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. Section 119(e) to an earlier provisional patent application filed in the U.S. PTO on May 16, 2000 and having Ser. No. 60/204,396, all of which are incorporated herein in their entireties by reference.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention is directed towards a medical instrument of the type structured for use in laparoscopic A and/or endoscopic surgery such as, but not limited to, a trocar assembly which includes an obturator having an elongated shaft with a penetrating tip formed on one end thereof. The penetrating tip includes an exterior surface configuration structured to facilitate the forming of an access opening in a patient's bodily tissue in a manner which requires a minimum application of an inwardly directed, linear pushing force on the instrument, but which nevertheless results in the dilation of body tissue. The configuration of the inventive penetrating tip is at least partially characterized by a perpendicular cross-section of the exterior surface having a substantially elliptical configuration along at least a majority of the tip.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- In the past when patients were in need of certain routine surgical operations, it was common for the medical doctor(s) to make a substantially large incision into, through and across the patient's abdominal cavity in order to reach the affected ad organ(s) and/or other body tissue. While the size of the incision made would vary dependent upon the type of surgery needed, for some surgeries it was relatively common to make a large incision, which would be closed using conventional techniques upon completion of the surgical procedure. However, the making of large incisions in the patient's body itself causes trauma and the period of time required for the patient to completely heal was and is significant. In addition, the pain or discomfort endured by the patient during the recuperative period was a serious problem.
- Because of such disadvantages, new surgical procedures have been developed, as well as instruments utilized in the support of such procedures, which are widely used today. The most common and popular is laparoscopic and/or endoscopic surgery, wherein one or more small openings, utilizing appropriate penetrating instruments, are formed to provide access into the intended body cavities. A trocar assembly is typically used to create and maintain the small opening extending across the abdominal wall and into the body cavity and also to provide a channel through which instruments can be inserted and manipulated to perform the surgery inside the body cavity. As part of these procedures, the abdomen is inflated with an insufflation gas to maintain the abdomen in a distended state, and the trocar assembly usually carries one or more valves to form seal(s) to maintain insufflation. Laparscopic surgery has proven effective in greatly reducing the healing period for patients who have had to undergo surgery and have resulted in significantly less pain and discomfort to the patient.
- The medical instruments used during laparscopic surgery to form the one or more small access openings and during the surgery itself are commonly referred to as trocars or trocar assemblies. Typically, the trocar assembly includes a trocar having a housing and a sleeve or cannula and separately, an obturator which is slidably inserted into the trocar housing and cannula. In almost all cases, the obturator is formed to have a sharply pointed tip, usually defined by a multi-sided pyramide-like configuration, and serves as the penetrating instrument in that upon being inserted and positioned within the lumen of the cannula or trocar sleeve, the sharp pointed tip is exposed at the distal end of the trocar sleeve. The exposed sharpened tip of the obturator is forced into the patient's skin and through all of the various layers of body tissue with the trocar sleeve being forced through the perforation formed by the sharpened obturator tip. Typically, significant pressure must be applied once the peritoneum is reached, i.e., the toughened lining or membrane that defines the exterior wall of the body cavity, in order to penetrate through it and gain access to the body cavity and organs contained therein, in order that laparoscopic surgery may be performed. Once access to the body cavity is established, the obturator is typically withdrawn, leaving the trocar sleeve or cannula as a channel or access passage to the body cavity and intended organ. In some laparoscopic surgical techniques, the obturator or other sharp penetrating instrument may be used without a trocar, i.e., as a “stand alone” device to puncture through the skin and underlying bodily tissues. In such cases, it is understood that once a small access opening is formed, a separate access cannula, catheter or other surgical instrument is inserted into communication with the now accessed body cavity and/or organ.
- While the design of trocars currently available on the market, and the obturators with their sharpened penetrating tips in particular, are capable of quickly forming the small access openings and channels into a patient's abdominal cavity, there are potentially serious drawbacks. Specifically, and as described briefly above, a significant amount of pressure—namely, an inwardly directed pushing force—must typically be applied to the trocar assembly in order to pierce through and penetrate the tough lining or membrane adjacent to and protecting the patient's body cavity and internal organs housed therein. Especially in forming the first access opening, where the surgeon does not have the benefit of observation via a camera instrument disposed within a trocar in a previously formed opening, the pressure applied to penetrate into the body cavity may momentarily result in the sharpened obturator tip extending too far into the cavity, such that an organ may inadvertently be nicked or scratched, without the surgeon's knowledge. If left untreated, such events can result in the rise of an infection and the patient may undergo serious complications, including the possibility of death or further surgery. Less significantly, the sharp pointed tips of the obturators can cause other damage, in terms of cutting small blood vessels and/or other delicate structures found within the body tissue surrounding the access opening during its formation.
- To address this drawback, some in the art have endeavored to provide the trocar assembly with a protective shield, which in some cases, is intended to automatically move into a protective covering relation over the sharpened obturator tip once it has pierced into the abdominal cavity. Others have similarly noted this problem and attempted to provide the trocar with a sharpened tip that can automatically retract once it has penetrated the abdominal cavity or with some sort of visual signal to indicate that the empty space of the abdominal cavity has been reached. It is believed, however, that all such efforts have resulted in trocar assemblies that are overly complicated, difficult to implement and/or repair, and which may not reliably achieve the intended goal, especially in those situations where the surgeon is making the very first access opening and is unable to observe the body cavity with the aid of a small camera instrument.
- Accordingly, there is a need in the medical field for an improved instrument which may be used independently, or more preferably, as part of a trocar assembly and/or associated components such as, but not limited to, a trocar sleeve, etc. to forming an access opening into a patient's body cavity in a manner which requires minimum application of an inwardly directed, linear pushing force. If any such improved instrument were developed, it should be structured to include a penetrating tip that facilitates clean formation of a small access opening extending through a patient's body tissue without severing blood vessels or causing similar damage to the outer tissues being penetrated. Ideally, any such improved instrument would have a penetrating tip that is cooperatively structured and configured relative to the distal end of the trocar sleeve so as to effectively enlarge the access opening, as the penetrating instrument is advanced there-through and into communicating relation with a predetermined body cavity, while simultaneously preventing pieces of the body tissue from entering into the internal passage of the trocar sleeve. Moreover, if any such improved instrument were developed, it should also be structured to allow for puncturing into the peritoneum or tough lining of the body cavity with little or no risk that an organ within the body cavity would be punctured or nicked.
- The present invention is intended to address these and other needs in the art and as such, is directed towards a penetrating instrument of the type used in laparoscopic, A endoscopic or like, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and which is preferably, but not necessarily, embodied in a trocar assembly. In such embodiment, the trocar assembly includes a trocar housing and a trocar sleeve or cannula having an open distal end communicating with a centrally disposed lumen or passage within the trocar sleeve and within the housing. The trocar assembly further includes an obturator comprising an elongated shaft having a proximal end and an oppositely disposed distal end on which a penetrating tip is either formed or secured. Whether or not embodied in a trocar assembly, the elongated shaft and the penetrating tip of the obturator are specifically structured to create a small access opening in the body wall or outer tissue of a patient so as to establish communication with an internal body cavity or organ on which a surgical procedure is to be performed.
- The penetrating instrument of this invention is designed and structured to effectively create the small access opening by penetrating through the skin and underlying body tissue of a patient in a manner which serves to separate and enlarge the created access opening, as the penetrating tip, shaft and/or trocar sleeve pass there-through and into the patient's abdominal body cavity. As explained in greater detail herein, the overall structure, configuration, dimension and disposition of the penetrating instrument is such as to accomplish an effective separation of the bodily tissue being penetrated with a minimal application of an inwardly directed linear force. In doing so, the structure of the penetrating instrument dilates the outer tissue in a manner which minimizes damage to the tissue. Also, the possibility of inadvertently injuring blood vessels, etc. is minimized, as is the possibility of injuring internal organs once the instrument's penetrating tip enters the intended body cavity. More specifically, the instrument of the present invention, whether associated with a trocar assembly or used independently thereof, comprises an obturator having an elongated shaft and a penetrating tip integrally formed on or otherwise secured to the distal end thereof. When in the preferred embodiment of a trocar assembly, the penetrating tip is cooperatively disposed, dimensioned and configured relative to and/or with the trocar sleeve, and in particular, with the open distal end thereof. The penetrating tip includes a base and a distal extremity configured to define an apex. It is pointed out, here, that the term “apex” is meant to include a variety of different configurations, which may vary from a sharpened point to a tapered locale, as may be defined by the converging of the penetrating tip's exterior surface from a base thereof and extending continuously to the distal extremity or apex. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, described in greater detail herein, the apex of the penetrating tip is disposed coincident to a central longitudinal axis of the elongated obturator shaft. Other embodiments of the present invention contemplate the apex of the penetrating tip being spaced laterally outward or in an off-set, somewhat eccentric position relative to the central longitudinal access of the elongated obturator shaft.
- Although it may assume a variety of configurations as further described herein, the penetrating tip of this invention is preferably structured to facilitate the separation of the body tissue and penetration of the body cavity wall or lining in a manner which minimizes damage to the tissue and other risk of injury to the patient. More specifically, the penetrating tip includes an exterior surface, preferably extending between the base and the apex thereof, that comprises a cross section having a “substantially elliptical” configuration. The interior of the penetrating tip may include a variety of different structures, such as being solid, hollow or partially hollow. It is pointed out that the term “substantially elliptical” as used herein to describe the configuration of the cross section of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip is not meant to define a true or precise ellipse, alone. Rather, the term “substantially elliptical” as used herein is meant to include a variety of different configurations, all of which substantially conform to an ellipse. More specifically, the outer circumference or sectional configuration of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip, preferably taken along a plane perpendicular to the central longitudinal access of the shaft, may include one or more curvilinear segments, a combination of curvilinear segments and linear segments or a plurality of linear segments, wherein the various linear and/or curvilinear segments are collectively interconnected in a closed or continuous configuration.
- Accordingly, the structure of the instrument of the present invention, whether or not embodied in a trocar assembly, includes an elongated shaft having a penetrating tip with an exterior surface configuration and/or other components thereof, which are cooperatively dimensioned, configured, and disposed to more safely facilitate the formation of an access opening and the dilation of the surrounding bodily tissue during the insertion of the penetrating instrument into the patient. More specifically, the preferred exterior surface configuration of the penetrating tip enters the designated bodily tissue in a manner which minimizes damage and/or cutting or severing of the tissue during the passage of the penetrating tip, as well as an adjacent portion of the shaft and/or trocar sleeve, through the created access opening.
- The objects, features and advantages of the present invention noted above, as well as others, will become more clear when the drawings as well as the detailed description of the invention in various embodiments, below, are taken into consideration.
- For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present A invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a penetrating instrument according to the present invention embodied in a trocar assembly wherein the distal extremity or apex of the penetrating tip is disposed coincident to a central longitudinal axis of the instrument shaft. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another penetrating instrument according to the present invention which is also embodied in a trocar assembly wherein the distal extremity or apex of the penetrating tip is disposed in off-set relation to the central longitudinal axis of the instrument shaft. -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another penetrating instrument shown in partial cutaway to better illustrate a penetrating tip associated with the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the embodiment ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIGS. 3 and 4 . -
FIG. 5A, 5B , 5C and 5D are sectional views of the embodiment shown inFIG. 5 and taken alonglines 5A-5A, 5B-5B, 5C-5C, and 5D-5D, respectively. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a penetrating instrument, similar to that ofFIG. 2 , but shown in partial cutaway to better illustrate the penetrating tip associated therewith. -
FIG. 7 is a top view in partial cutaway of the embodiment ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a side view in partial cutaway of the embodiment ofFIGS. 6 and 7 . -
FIG. 8A, 8B , 8C, and 8D are sectional views of the embodiment shown inFIG. 8 and taken alonglines 8A-8A, 8B-8B, 8C-8C, and 8D-8D, respectively. -
FIG. 9 is a top view of another embodiment of a penetrating instrument according to the present invention including a penetrating tip and associated shaft, in partial cutaway. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the embodiment ofFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 11 is a side view of a structural variation of the embodiment ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a front end view of the embodiment ofFIGS. 9 through 11 . -
FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a transverse or perpendicular cross-section taken from the exterior surface of a preferred penetrating tip according to the present invention. -
FIG. 13A is a schematic representation of another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention. -
FIG. 13B is a schematic representation of yet another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention. -
FIG. 13C is a schematic representation of yet another embodiment of a substantially elliptical configuration representative of a cross section taken from the exterior surface of another penetrating tip according to the present invention. -
FIG. 14 is a longitudinal view in partial section and cutaway of yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the penetrating tip in an operative position relative to a trocar sleeve. -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view in partial cutaway of yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention directed to structural components associated with a trocar assembly embodying the instrument of the present invention. - Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- As shown in the accompanying Figures, the present invention is directed towards a medical instrument of the type structured for use in minimally invasive surgery, such as laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery. Moreover, the instrument of the present invention is preferably, but not necessarily, embodied in a trocar assembly, such as, but in no way limited to, the trocar assemblies shown in
FIGS. 1, 2 , 12, 14 and 15 and generally indicated as 10 and 10′, which assemblies depict a distinctive shape developed by and proprietary to Taut, Inc. of Geneva, Ill. - A trocar assembly, whether that indicated by
reference numeral trocar housing 12, which may include aconnector structure 14 communicating with the interior of thehousing 12 and structured to establish interconnection with a supply of fluid, such as carbon dioxide gas, used to inflate a body cavity as typically performed during laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery.Trocar assembly trocar sleeve 16 dimensioned and structured to removably receive anobturator 20, perhaps best shown inFIGS. 3-5 , comprising anelongated shaft 26, along the interior, centrally disposed passage or lumen associated with thesleeve 16. Theelongated shaft 26 has a penetrating tip, generally indicated as 22, secured to the distal end ofshaft 26 and extending outwardly from a distalopen end 18 of thetrocar sleeve 16. - It is pointed out that the present invention can be utilized with trocar assemblies, such as 10 and 10′ as well as others. While the trocar assemblies shown in
FIGS. 1, 2 and 15 appear to be substantially equivalent structures, they differ from one another primarily in the structural configuration of theobturators tips FIGS. 1, 2 and 15 it is preferred that a mountinghub 24 be connected or secured to a proximal end of thetrocar sleeve 16, adjacent and/or contiguous to thetrocar housing 12. As explained hereinafter with primary reference toFIG. 15 , the mountinghub 24, secured to a proximal end of thetrocar sleeve 16, is structured for mounting or interconnection with an end portion or grippingportion 25 secured to aproximal end 25′ of theelongated shaft 26 defining theobturator 20. - As indicated above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes the
elongated shaft 26, at least partially defining theobturator 20. Theshaft tip elongated shaft 26 also has aproximal end 25′ which is oppositely disposed to the penetratingtip 22 and which is preferably secured to the grippingportion 25, as noted above and inFIG. 15 . While theelongated shafts tip tips tips - With primary reference now to the embodiment of
FIG. 1 ,FIGS. 3 through 5 , andFIG. 14 , theshaft 26 of the present invention comprises the penetratingtip 22 having a base 28 integrally formed with or otherwise fixedly secured to the distal end ofshaft 26. The opposite end of the penetratingtip 22 terminates in a distal extremity generally indicated as 30. Further, the penetratingtip 22 has an exterior surface extending continuously between the base 28 and thedistal extremity 30. Thedistal extremity 30 may be more specifically defined as an “apex” 32 which may be structured to have, but does not necessarily require, a slightly blunted configuration. However, the apex 32 may also assume a variety of other configurations, such as that shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 2 and indicated as 32′. That is, while the term “point” may be used to describe an apex 32, this is not necessarily meant to define a true, sharply point structure. On the contrary, in the most preferred embodiments, the apex 32 and/or 32′ is structured to be sufficiently blunt to eliminate or significantly reduce the danger of inadvertent puncturing of a patient's organ once the penetrating tip has passed through exterior bodily tissue and entered into the patient's abdominal cavity. In that the apex 32 and 32′ of the inventive penetratingtip 30 may assume a variety of different structural configurations, all of which are intended to facilitate the clean, efficient passage through the outer body wall of a patient, the term apex, rather than point, is used to generically and more accurately describe each of the plurality of tip configurations. Further, the apex 32, 32′, regardless of its specific shape, may be defined as a convergent locale of theexterior surface 40 of each of the corresponding penetratingtips exterior surface 40 extends from therespective bases distal extremity - Still referring to
FIGS. 1, 3 through 5 and 14, the invention in the more preferred embodiments comprise the apex 32 being disposed coincident with the central,longitudinal axis 27 of theelongated shaft 26, or more precisely, alinear extension 27′ of the centrallongitudinal axis 27. Further, at least one preferred embodiment comprises theexterior surface 40 including at least twosurface segments FIGS. 3 and 4 , thesurface segments curved edge portions edge portions base - For example, the longitudinal curvilinear configuration of the
surface segments surface segments base 28, comprises at least one substantiallyconcave segment 49 and either a linear or minimally convex curve portion orsection 49′, shown inFIG. 5 . As a result, the overall configuration of the exterior surface of the penetratingtip 22 and its cooperative structuring with the apex 32 facilitates the forming and subsequent enlargement of an access opening in the body wall of a patient, without requiring a heavily applied, inwardly directed, linear pushing force. As such, the access opening is formed in a manner more of a dilating action, which minimizes cutting of and/or other damage to bodily tissue as the penetratingtip 22, as well as a portion of theshaft 26 and/orsleeve 16 passes through the access opening into a patient's abdominal cavity or other anatomical structure. - In the more preferred embodiments of the present invention, the
exterior surface 40 of the penetratingtip 22 has a transverse or perpendicular cross section which is substantially elliptical. It is to be understood that the term “substantially elliptical,” when referring to the cross sectional configuration of theexterior surface 40 or the transverse circumferential configuration thereof, is not meant to be limited to a true or precise elliptical configuration, only. To the contrary, the substantially elliptical configuration of the penetratingtip - To better illustrate this, reference will is now made to
FIGS. 13, 13A , 13B and 13C. As represented therein,FIG. 13 is a schematic representation of a true or precise elliptical configuration, indicated as 100. This elliptical configuration orellipse 100 includes a primarylongitudinal dimension 102 and a primarytransverse dimension 104. Upon reviewing the various embodiments of the penetrating tip disclosed herein (such as 22, 22′, 64, etc.), it will be noted that the size of the cross sectional configuration of theexterior surface 40 will change. In other words, the size of the cross section taken from any given penetratingtip base 28. This is due to the converging structure of theexterior surface 40 as it extends from the base 28 to the apex 32. - Therefore, with reference to
FIG. 13 , the term “substantially elliptical” configuration is meant to include variations in the shape of the sectional configuration of theexterior surface 40, due to the fact that either the primarylongitudinal dimension 102 may be longer or shorter and/or the primarytransverse dimension 104 may be longer or shorter. The result is a sectional configuration of theexterior surface 40, which while not precisely conforming to a precise elliptical configuration, schematically represented as 100, may still be considered a substantially elliptical configuration even though the overall shape is characterized by a flattened, elongated, oblong or other elliptical configuration having a variant shape. - In order to further clarify that the intended meaning of the term “substantially elliptical” when referring to the penetrating tip's
exterior surface 40 can apply to varied equivalent shapes, reference is now made to FIGS. 13-A, 13-B and 13-C. It is emphasized that the schematic representations illustrated in these Figures are intended to be representative only of a plurality of possible “substantially elliptical” configurations which theexterior surface 40 may assume. In these Figures, a true or precise elliptical configuration is indicated in phantom lines and marked withreference numeral 100′ and the exterior surface is shown in a variety of different shapes as schematically represented at 40′, 40″ and 40′″ respectively, inFIGS. 13A, 13B and 13C. These Figures illustrate that the specific shape(s) of the representativeexterior surface configurations 40′, 40″ and 40′″, etc. generally conform to the trueelliptical configuration 100′, and therefore, are intended to be included within the generically descriptive term “substantially elliptical.” With specific reference toFIG. 13A , theexterior surface 40′ may include a plurality oflinear segments 106 interconnected to one another to form a continuous, closed configuration.FIG. 13B is representative of anexterior surface 40″ including a plurality of plane curves, or more specifically,curvilinear segments 108 connected to a plurality oflinear segments 106. The embodiment ofFIG. 13C discloses theexterior surface 40′″ having at least one elongated plane curve orcurvilinear segment 110 interconnected with at least one but preferably a plurality oflinear segments 106 to collectively form a continuous, closed configuration. - In the various preferred embodiments of the penetrating
tip exterior surface 40 is preferably oriented transverse or perpendicular to thelinear extension 27′ of the centrallongitudinal axis 27 of theshaft 26. Also, the cross section or an infinite number of such cross sections extend along at least a majority of the length of the penetratingtip 22, as demonstrated by the schematic and representative cross-sectional configurations inFIGS. 5B, 5C and 5D. Again, it is to be emphasized that the cross sectional configurations ofFIGS. 5B through 5D are schematic representations and may be defined by other than a true or precise or elliptical configuration such as that disclosed in, but not limited to,FIGS. 13A through 13C . Further by way of reference, the perpendicular cross-sectional configuration of thebase 28, taken along theimaginary line 5A-5A, may be, but does not in all cases have to be, defined by a circumferential configuration in the form of a circle. - It is pointed out that some variation in the substantially elliptical configuration of the cross section of the exterior surface of the penetrating tip may also be due to the existence of the aforementioned, segregating
edge portions edge portions FIGS. 5B , 5C, and 5D may also be varied to more accurately represent the inclusion of theedge portions FIG. 3 , to a more rounded configuration, as indicated by the representative elliptical shapes ofFIGS. 5B, 5C and 5D. - The various embodiment of the present invention, however, will preferably provide for efficient penetration of the outer bodily tissue and passage there-through in a manner which minimizes the danger of inadvertent puncturing of internal organs. More specifically, such initial penetration and passage of the either of the
tips respective shafts sleeve 16 will ideally be accomplished by the exertion of only a minimal amount of a linearly directed, “pushing” force on the instrument. Instead, penetration may be facilitated by applying a twisting motion, and preferably a back and forth or “reciprocal twisting” motion, to the device. In the more preferred embodiment incorporating a somewhat blunted point or apex 32 or 32′, the chances are minimized of inadvertently puncturing and/or damaging an internal organ subsequent to the penetratingtip FIGS. 2 and 6 through 8, one distinguishing structural feature is the location of the apex 32′ in an eccentric or laterally spaced, off-set relation to an imaginary co-linear extension of the central longitudinal axis of theshaft 26′. Accordingly, theexterior surface 40 comprises twosurface segments 42′ and 441 which are non-symmetrical, in thatsurface segment 42′ has a significantly smaller overall dimension than that of thesurface segment 44′. As a result, the base 28′ has a circumferential configuration preferably defined by an elongated ellipse, schematically represented inFIG. 8A and taken alonglines 8A-8A ofFIG. 8 . - Similar to the embodiment of
FIGS. 1 and 3 through 5, both of theexterior surface segments 42′ and 44′ have a longitudinal curvilinear configuration defined by a longitudinally oriented complex curve including at least a minimallyconcave portion 49″ and alinear portion 49′″. Similarly, thesurface segments 42′ and 44′ are at least minimally segregated from one another through the provision of the elongatedcurved edges 46′ and 48′, extending from the apex 32′ towards the base 28′ and at least along a majority of the length of the penetratingtip 22′. Theedges 46′ and 48′ may have a more rounded or transversely curved configuration than that of the embodiment ofFIG. 3 , thereby providing a somewhat “blunted”edge configuration 46′ and 48′ which, differs from theedge portions FIG. 3 . - However, the
exterior surface 40 of the embodiment ofFIGS. 2 and 6 through 8 is structured to define an overall exterior surface configuration shaped to enlarge or at least partially dilate an access opening formed in the outer body wall by the penetratingtip 22′, while minimizing any cutting, severing or damaging of the contiguous bodily tissue surrounding the formed access opening. Such a preferred structural configuration is further demonstrated inFIGS. 8B, 8C and 8D which represent a transverse circumferential configuration of theexterior surface 40 as also being substantially elliptical, within the intended meaning of this term, as has been described herein. - As with the embodiment of
FIGS. 1 and 3 through 5, the opposite ends of the representative elliptical configurations of the perpendicular cross-sections of the penetratingtip 22′ shown inFIGS. 8B, 8C , and 8D, may be more precisely represented by narrowing the opposite ends to more accurately represent theedges 46′ and 48′. Also, since the apex 32′ is laterally off-set from the central longitudinal axis of theshaft 26′, the apex 32′ is not centered or centrally coincident with any of the elliptically configured cross-sections represented inFIGS. 8A through 8D . To the contrary, in the embodiment ofFIG. 5 , the apex 32 is coincident to the linear extension of the central longitudinal axis of theshaft 26 and would therefore be substantially centered relative to the circular cross-section of thebase 28, as shown inFIG. 5A , as well as the elliptically configured cross-sections ofFIGS. 5B through 5D. - Another preferred embodiment of the penetrating instrument of the present invention is shown in
FIGS. 9 through 12 and comprises anobturator 60 including anelongated shaft 62 having a penetratingtip 64 integrally formed with or otherwise secured to the distal end ofshaft 62. Penetratingtip 64 includes abase 66, which in the preferred embodiments ofFIGS. 9 through 12 , is extended along a predetermined angular orientation of generally about 45 degrees relative to a central longitudinal axis of theshaft 62, schematically indicated as 68 inFIG. 10 . Thebase 66 is integrally or otherwise attached to the distal end of theelongated shaft 62, as shown. The opposite end of the penetratingtip 64 terminates in a distal extremity generally indicated as 70, and more specifically, defined by an apex 72. One feature of this embodiment is the disposition of the apex 72 coincident with the centrallongitudinal axis 68 of theshaft 62, or more precisely, alinear extension 68′ of the centrallongitudinal axis 68. - Additional structural features of this preferred embodiment include the
exterior surface 74 including longitudinally extending, curvedexterior surface segments base 66, theexterior surface segments FIG. 10 , and are non-symmetrical even though the apex 72 is disposed coincident with the centrallongitudinal axis 68 or the linear extension thereof 68′. - Referring now to both
FIGS. 10 and 11 , theexterior surface 74 of the penetratingtip 64, particularly including theexterior surface segments tip 64, such as alongschematic cross-section lines sections - As noted, structural differences of the embodiment of
FIGS. 9 through 12 include the apex 72 being coincident with thelongitudinal axis 68, 681 of theshaft 62, rather than being off-set therefrom. In addition, the complex curve of at least one of theexterior surface segments tip 64. A concave configuration of one or both of theexterior surface segments exterior surface 74, including theexterior surface segments FIGS. 10 and 11 . Accordingly, dependent upon the configurations of theexterior surface 74, any of an infinite number of perpendicular sections, such as those taken alongschematic lines FIGS. 10 and 11 may be disposed along an imaginary straight line as at 86 and/or along an imaginary curved line as at 88. - As set forth above, the apex 72 may be somewhat blunted rather than a true sharpened point, and thereby, as illustrated in
FIG. 11 , be at least partially defined by anend ellipse 84. Again, the location of thecenters 80′ and 82′ as well as the center 841 of theend ellipse 84 may be disposed along astraight line 86 or acurved line 88 depending, at least in part, on the overallexterior surface configuration 74, while the apex and/or the center point 841 of theend ellipse 84 remains coincident with thelongitudinal axis FIGS. 1 through 8 , theobturator 60 may be of the type to be used in combination with a trocar assembly generally indicated as 10 including theelongated trocar sleeve 16 as shown in bothFIGS. 1 and 12 . - Still referring to the embodiments shown in
FIGS. 9 through 11 , it is noted that thebase 66, being angularly oriented at a preferred angle of 45 degrees relative to thelongitudinal axis FIG. 8A . The precise shape of the preferred elliptical configuration will, of course, vary, dependent on the angular orientation of the base 66 relative to thelongitudinal axis 68 being greater or less than the preferred 45 degree angle of incline, as indicated. - Another feature of at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in
FIG. 14 , wherein the laparoscopic instrument is embodied in atrocar assembly 10 having atrocar sleeve 16 with an opendistal end 18. As will also be explained with regard to the embodiment ofFIG. 15 , theelongated shaft 26 is positioned within the interior passage of thesleeve 16 and is longitudinally dimensioned to facilitate the positioning of the penetratingtip 22 in an operative position having a most preferred orientation. This operative position is at least partially defined by the penetratingtip 22 being disposed in a “closing” relation to the opendistal end 18 so as to restrict or block the passage of any unwanted material, such as body tissue, from passing through the opendistal end 18 into the interior of thesleeve 16. The aforementioned operative position may be further defined by the penetratingtip 22, and more specifically thebase 28 thereof, having a common angular orientation relative to the opendistal end 18, or more specifically the plane defined by the opendistal end 18, as schematically represented by the plane orsection line 18′. - Accordingly, when the penetrating
tip 22 is in the aforementioned operative position, thebase 28 of the penetratingtip 22 is substantially aligned with theopen end 18 and theplane 18′ defined thereby. The closing or blocking relation between the base 28 and theopen end 18 is facilitated by the base having a somewhat common transverse dimension to theopen end 18, thereby effectively filling, blocking or closing theopen end 18, when the penetratingtip 22 is in the preferred, operative position, as shown inFIG. 14 . Further, in this preferred embodiment thebase 28 of the penetratingtip 22 is disposed at a predetermined angular orientation relative 9 to thecentral axis 27 of theshaft 26. This angular orientation corresponds to substantially the same angular orientation of the plane of the opendistal end 18, schematically demonstrated by the plane orsection line 18′. Therefore, the aforementioned operative position of the penetratingtip 22 may be further defined by the penetratingtip 22, and more specifically, thebase 28 being oriented at the same angle of inclination as theopen end 18. - As set forth above, the
obturator 20 and in particular, theelongated shaft 26 is selectively positioned within the interior passage or lumen of thetrocar sleeve 16. Theshaft 26 can be rotated within, as well as longitudinally positioned within the interior of thesleeve 16. In order to properly position theshaft 26 relative to thesleeve 16 such that the operative position of the penetratingtip 22 is accomplished, theshaft 26 includes the aforementioned grippingportion 25 secured or otherwise connected to theproximal end 25′ thereof. To facilitate a precise positioning of theshaft 26, in a manner which is convenient to a surgeon, the present invention includes an indexing assembly, generally indicated as 90, which is preferably mounted at least partially on the grippingportion 25 and partially on the mountinghub 24. As set forth above, the mountinghub 24 may be connected to the trocar housing and/or may at least partially defines the proximal end of thetrocar sleeve 16. More specifically, theindexing assembly 90 includes afirst indexing member 91 and asecond indexing member 92 respectively formed on the grippingportion 25 and the mountinghub 24. When thetrocar assembly 10 is in use, the physician or other medical personnel places theelongated shaft 26 on the interior of thetrocar sleeve 16 while exerting a pushing and/or rotating force on the grippingportion 25. Proper angular alignment between the penetratingtip 22 and thesleeve 16, and more specifically, between the base 28 and theplane 18′ of the opendistal end 18 is accomplished when the first andsecond indexing members - Further structural features of this preferred embodiment includes the provision of a stop structure. As set forth above, the longitudinal dimension of the
shaft 26 is such as to dispose the penetratingtip 22 in the aforementioned operative position as demonstrated inFIG. 14 . The operative position is at least partially obtained when theshaft 26 is fully extended through the mountinghub 24,trocar housing 12 and remainder of thesleeve 16. To facilitate proper positioning of theshaft 26 in this manner, a stop member as at 93 is mounted on the positioningmember 25. Thestop member 93 is disposed to abut and come into “stopping” engagement with a portion of the mountinghub 24, such as about the periphery thereof as at 24′. - Accordingly, when indexing
members stop member 93 engages the predetermined, interruptive portion of the proximal end of thesleeve 16, such as theperiphery 24′ of the mountinghub 24, the medical personnel are sure that the instrument is operatively assembled and that the penetratingtip 22 is in the aforementioned operative position. - A connecting or locking assembly may also be included and may comprise one or more connecting or locking
tabs 94, which may be biased due to the structure or the material from which thetabs 94 are formed. The connectingtabs 94 are disposed and dimensioned to be removably received within connecting compartments or recesses 95 correspondingly disposed within thehub 24 or other portion of the proximal end of thetrocar sleeve 16, dependent on the type of thetrocar assembly - Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
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