CONMED Corporation
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING SMOKE EVACUATION DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Abstract:

An insufflation and smoke evacuation system for use during laparoscopic surgical procedures in an abdominal cavity of a patient is disclosed that includes a pump for circulating pressurized gas within the system, and a dual lumen cannula configured to provide access to the abdominal cavity of a patient, which includes a first lumen communicating with a source of insufflation fluid and a second lumen communicating with the pump.