US20160038224A1 - Surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to surgical instruments and methods and, more particularly, to surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures.
- the tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system and are generally located in the back of the throat. These parts of the lymphatic system are generally used for sampling bacteria and viruses entering the body and activating the immune system when warranted to produce antibodies to fight oncoming infections. More particularly, the tonsils and adenoids break down the bacteria or virus and send pieces of the bacteria or virus to the immune system to produce antibodies for fighting off infections.
- Inflammation of the tonsils and adenoids impedes the ability of the tonsils and adenoids to destroy the bacteria resulting in a bacterial infection. In many instances, the bacteria remain even after treatment and serve as a reservoir for repeated infections (e.g., tonsillitis or ear infections).
- a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy may be performed when infections persist and antibiotic treatments fail. Persistent infection typically leads to enlarged tonsil tissue which may need to be removed since in many cases the enlarged tissue causes airway obstruction leading to various sleep disorders such as snoring or, in some cases, sleep apnea. Some individuals are also born with larger tonsils that are more prone to cause obstruction. An adenoidectomy may also be required to remove adenoid tissue when ear pain persists, or when nose breathing or function of the Eustachian tube is impaired. Often times, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures are performed at the same time.
- distal refers to the portion that is being described which is further from a user
- proximal refers to the portion that is being described which is closer to a user
- an end effector assembly for a surgical instrument including first and second jaw members each having one or more tissue-contacting plates disposed thereon.
- One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates.
- the tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween.
- One of the jaw members e.g., the first jaw member, includes an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member.
- the insulative member includes a plurality of crests each defining a blunt apex and a proximally-facing sharpened edge.
- the blunt apexes are configured to contact tissue upon approximation of the first and second jaw members to grasp tissue.
- the proximally-facing sharpened edges are configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon proximal translation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- the first jaw member includes a pair of spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates and the insulative member is disposed between the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member.
- the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member is positioned to oppose the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the insulative member of the first jaw member.
- energy is configured to be conducted between the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and each of the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member to define a pair of tissue treatment areas on either side of the insulative member.
- the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
- the plurality of crests are spaced-apart from one another to define a lull between each pair of adjacent crests.
- first and second jaw members each having a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon.
- One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates.
- the tissue-contacting plates define a tissue-treatment area therebetween and are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped within the tissue-treatment area.
- One of the jaw members e.g., the first jaw member, includes an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member.
- the first jaw member is positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the first jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area and is configured to facilitate cutting of tissue positioned adjacent the tissue-treatment area upon movement of the jaw members to the approximated position and/or manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- the insulative member includes a first finger extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member.
- the first finger is positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area in close proximity to or abutment with the second jaw member when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position.
- tissue disposed between the first finger and the second jaw member is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
- a portion of the first jaw member overhangs the second jaw member.
- the first finger may be positioned to extend from the first portion of the first jaw member.
- the second jaw member includes a second finger positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the second jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area between the tissue-treatment area and the first finger.
- the first and second fingers are positioned in close proximity to or abutment with one another when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position such that tissue disposed between the first and second fingers is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
- the insulative member includes a tooth extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member.
- the tooth is positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area.
- the tooth defines a sharpened edge configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- the tooth is configured for at least partial receipt within a cut-out defined within the second jaw member.
- the end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members each having a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon.
- One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates.
- the tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween.
- the tissue contacting plate of one of the jaw members e.g., the second jaw member, defines a symmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side.
- the tissue-contacting plate of the other jaw member e.g., the first jaw member
- the tissue-contacting plate of the other jaw member defines an asymmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side.
- the first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member are respectively positioned to oppose the first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and define a tissue-treatment area therebetween.
- the first side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defines a minimum height and the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defines a maximum height such that tissue-contacting surfaces of the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members are disposed in non-parallel orientation relative to one another.
- An insulative member is disposed on the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member at the second side thereof and is positioned to oppose the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member.
- the insulative member is configured to facilitate cutting tissue along an outer edge of the tissue-treatment area in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- the insulative member is an insulative cap disposed on the first jaw member at the second side thereof.
- an insulative coating may be disposed on the first jaw member at the second side thereof.
- Other suitable insulative members are also contemplated.
- the insulative member defines a sharpened tip portion.
- the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
- Methods of treating and separating, e.g., cutting, tissue are also provided in accordance with the present disclosure. Such methods may find particular use in conjunction with any of the above-detailed end effector assemblies.
- FIG. 1 is a front, side, perspective view of an endoscopic surgical forceps configured for use in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a front, side, perspective view of an open surgical forceps configured for use in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 3 is a side, cut-away view of the proximal portion of the surgical forceps of FIG. 1 , wherein a portion of the housing and some of the internal components thereof have been removed to unobstructively illustrate the handle and drive assemblies of the forceps;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective, cut-away view of the distal portion of the surgical forceps of FIG. 1 , wherein the shaft has been removed to illustrate the drive bar and end effector assembly of the forceps;
- FIG. 5A is a longitudinal, cross-sectional side view of the distal portion of an end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 5B is a transverse, cross-sectional view of the end effector assembly of FIG. 5A taken along section line “ 5 B- 5 B” of FIG. 5A ;
- FIG. 6 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 7 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 8 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of yet another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 9 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still yet another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 10 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument;
- FIG. 11 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps of FIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument.
- FIG. 1 depicts a handheld, shaft-based surgical forceps 10
- FIG. 2 depicts a hemostat-style forceps 10 ′.
- forceps 10 , forceps 10 ′, or any other suitable surgical instrument may be utilized in accordance with the present disclosure.
- forceps 10 , forceps 10 ′, or any other suitable surgical instrument may be utilized in accordance with the present disclosure.
- different electrical and mechanical connections and considerations apply to each particular type of instrument; however, the aspects and features of the present disclosure remain generally consistent regardless of the particular instrument used.
- forceps 10 generally includes a housing 20 , a handle assembly 30 , a rotating assembly 70 , an activation switch 4 , and an end effector assembly 100 .
- Forceps 10 further includes a shaft 12 having a distal end 14 configured to mechanically engage end effector assembly 100 and a proximal end 16 that mechanically engages housing 20 .
- Forceps 10 also includes cable 2 that connects forceps 10 to an energy source (not shown), e.g., a generator or other suitable power source, although forceps 10 may alternatively be configured as a battery-powered device.
- an energy source not shown
- forceps 10 may alternatively be configured as a battery-powered device.
- Cable 2 includes a wire (or wires) (not shown) extending therethrough that has sufficient length to extend through shaft 12 in order to provide energy to one or both tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 ( FIG. 4 ) of jaw members 110 , 120 , respectively.
- Activation switch 4 is coupled to tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 ( FIG. 4 ) of jaw members 110 , 120 , respectively, and the source of energy for selectively activating the supply of energy to jaw members 110 , 120 for treating, e.g., cauterizing, coagulating/desiccating, and/or sealing, tissue.
- handle assembly 30 includes fixed handle 50 and a movable handle 40 .
- Fixed handle 50 is integrally associated with housing 20 and handle 40 is movable relative to fixed handle 50 .
- Movable handle 40 of handle assembly 30 is operably coupled to a drive assembly 140 that, together, mechanically cooperate to impart movement of one or both of jaw members 110 , 120 about a pivot 103 between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to grasp tissue between jaw members 110 , 120 .
- movable handle 40 is coupled to drive bar 142 via a drive mandrel 144 such that movement of movable handle 40 relative to housing 20 effects longitudinal translation of drive bar 142 through housing 20 and shaft 12 .
- drive bar 142 is coupled to one or both jaw members 110 , 120 such that longitudinal translation of drive bar 142 relative to end effector assembly 100 pivots one or both of jaw members 110 , 120 relative to one another.
- movable handle 40 is initially spaced-apart from fixed handle 50 and, correspondingly, jaw members 110 , 120 are disposed in the spaced-apart position. Movable handle 40 is depressible from this initial position to a depressed position corresponding to the approximated position of jaw members 110 , 120 .
- a biasing member 146 may be disposed within housing 20 and positioned to bias drive bar 142 distally, thereby biasing jaw members 110 , 120 towards the spaced-apart position.
- other configurations are also contemplated.
- forceps 10 ′ is shown including two elongated shaft members 12 a , 12 b , each having a proximal end 16 a , 16 b , and a distal end 14 a , 14 b , respectively.
- Forceps 10 ′ is configured for use with an end effector assembly 100 ′ similar to end effector assembly 100 ( FIGS. 1 and 4 ). More specifically, end effector assembly 100 ′ includes first and second jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ attached to respective distal ends 14 a , 14 b of shaft members 12 a , 12 b . Jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ are pivotably connected about a pivot 103 ′.
- Each shaft member 12 a , 12 b includes a handle 17 a , 17 b disposed at the proximal end 16 a , 16 b thereof.
- Each handle 17 a , 17 b defines a finger hole 18 a , 18 b therethrough for receiving a finger of the user.
- finger holes 18 a , 18 b facilitate movement of the shaft members 12 a , 12 b relative to one another to, in turn, pivot jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ from the spaced-apart position, wherein jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another, to the approximated position, wherein jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween.
- One of the shaft members 12 a , 12 b of forceps 10 ′ e.g., shaft member 12 a , includes a proximal shaft connector 19 configured to connect the forceps 10 ′ to a source of energy (not shown), e.g., a generator.
- Proximal shaft connector 19 secures a cable 2 ′ to forceps 10 ′ such that the user may selectively supply energy to jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ for treating tissue and for energy-based tissue cutting.
- an activation switch 4 ′ is provided for supplying energy to jaw members 110 ′, 120 ′ to treat tissue upon sufficient approximation of shaft members 12 a , 12 b , e.g., upon activation of activation switch 4 ′ via shaft member 12 b.
- end effector assembly 100 of forceps 10 ( FIG. 1 ) is shown, although end effector assembly 100 may similarly be used in conjunction with forceps 10 ′ ( FIG. 2 ), or any other suitable surgical instrument.
- end effector assembly 100 is described herein as configured for use with forceps 10 ( FIG. 1 ).
- end effector assembly 100 is generally described below with reference to FIG. 4 , followed by a detailed description, in conjunction with FIGS. 5A-11 , of various configurations of end effector assemblies suitable for use in performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures. Each of these configurations may incorporate the general features of end effector assembly 100 and may likewise be used with forceps 10 ( FIG.
- Each jaw member 110 , 120 of end effector assembly 100 includes a jaw frame having a proximal flange portion 111 , 121 , an outer insulative jaw housing 112 , 122 disposed about the distal portion (not explicitly shown) of each jaw frame, and a tissue-contacting plate 114 , 124 , respectively.
- Proximal flange portions 111 , 121 are pivotably coupled to one another about pivot 103 for moving jaw members 110 , 120 between the spaced-apart and approximated positions, although other suitable mechanisms for pivoting jaw members 110 , 120 relative to one another are also contemplated.
- the distal portions (not explicitly shown) of the jaw frames are configured to support jaw housings 112 , 122 , and tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 , respectively, thereon.
- Tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 are formed from an electrically conductive material, e.g., for conducting electrosurgical energy therebetween for treating tissue, although tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 may alternatively be configured to conduct any suitable energy, e.g., thermal, microwave, light, ultrasonic, etc., through tissue grasped therebetween for energy-based tissue treatment. As mentioned above, tissue-contacting plates 114 , 124 are coupled to activation switch 4 ( FIG.
- tissue-contacting plate 114 and/or tissue-contacting plate 124 may be selectively supplied to tissue-contacting plate 114 and/or tissue-contacting plate 124 and conducted therebetween and through tissue disposed between jaw members 110 , 120 to treat tissue.
- end effector assemblies similar to end effector assembly 100 ( FIG. 4 ) are detailed below with respect to FIGS. 5A-11 .
- Each of these end effector assemblies is configured to facilitate performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures, although such end effector assemblies may similarly be beneficial for use in a variety of other procedures.
- any of the features of any of these end effector assemblies may be used in conjunction with any or all of the other end effector assemblies described herein.
- end effector assembly 200 includes first and second jaw members 210 , 220 , respectively.
- One of the jaw members e.g., jaw member 220 includes an insulative jaw housing 222 having a substantially planar tissue-contacting plate 224 disposed on the opposing surface thereof. Plate 224 is adapted to connect to a source of energy.
- the other jaw member e.g., jaw member 210 , includes an insulative jaw housing 212 and a pair of spaced-apart, substantially planar tissue-contacting plates 214 a , 214 b disposed on the opposing surface thereof. Plates 214 a , 214 b are likewise adapted to connect to the source of energy.
- End effector assembly 200 may define a bipolar configuration, wherein plates 214 a , 214 b are charged to a first electrical potential and plate 224 is charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy between plates 214 a , 214 b and plate 224 and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue.
- insulative member 218 Positioned between the spaced-apart plates 214 a , 214 b of jaw member 210 is an insulative member 218 . More specifically, insulative member 218 extends longitudinally between plates 214 a , 214 b and towards jaw member 220 . Insulative member 218 defines a configuration having a plurality of crests 219 a spaced-apart via a plurality of lulls 219 b . Each crest 219 a defines a blunt apex 219 c and a proximally-extending sharpened edge 219 d .
- Insulative member 218 may also function as a stop member to set a minimum gap distance between jaw members 210 , 220 in the approximated position. Accordingly, insulative member 218 may be configured to define a height of between about 0.001 inches and about 0.010 inches to achieve a similar minimum gap distance between jaw members 210 , 220 .
- end effector assembly 200 In use, end effector assembly 200 , with jaw members 210 , 220 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 210 , 220 .
- end effector assembly 200 With respect to tonsillectomy procedures, for example, end effector assembly 200 is positioned between the cavity wall tissue (or other tissue to remain) and the tonsil tissue (or other tissue to be removed).
- jaw members 210 , 220 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween. Thereafter, plates 214 a , 214 b and plate 224 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy between plates 214 a , 214 b and plate 224 and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat the grasped tissue.
- tissue to be removed e.g., the tonsil tissue
- tissue to remain e.g., the wall tissue.
- end effector assembly 200 is moved proximally relative to tissue.
- sharpened edges 219 d of insulative member 218 cut through tissue disposed between the two tissue treatment areas, e.g., the area between plate 214 a and the opposed portion of plate 224 and the area between plate 214 b and the opposed portion of plate 224 , in a “ripping” fashion, thereby separating the tonsil tissue to be removed (on one side of the end effector assembly 200 ) from the wall tissue to remain (on the other side of end effector assembly 200 ).
- the separated tonsil tissue may then be removed using end effector assembly 200 , another grasping instrument, a suction device, or via other suitable method.
- end effector assembly 300 includes first and second jaw members 310 , 320 , respectively.
- Each jaw member 310 , 320 includes a respective insulative jaw housing 312 , 322 and a pair of spaced-apart, substantially planar tissue-contacting plates 314 a , 314 b and 324 a , 324 b , respectively.
- Plates 314 a , 314 b are positioned to oppose plates 324 a , 324 b and to grasp tissue therebetween upon movement of jaw members 310 , 320 to the approximated position.
- Plates 314 a , 314 b and 324 a , 324 b are adapted to connect to a source of energy.
- end effector assembly 300 may define a bipolar configuration, wherein plates 314 a , 314 b are charged to a first electrical potential and plates 324 a , 324 b are charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy between plates 314 a , 314 b and plates 324 a , 324 b and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue.
- Insulative members 318 , 328 extend from jaw members 310 , 320 longitudinally between plates 314 a , 314 b and 324 a , 324 b , respectively, and towards the other jaw member 320 , 310 , respectively.
- Insulative members 318 , 328 define generally triangular transverse, cross-sectional configurations with apexes 319 , 329 , respectively, thereof oriented in opposed relation relative to one another such that apexes 319 , 329 meet one another upon full approximation of jaw members 310 , 320 .
- Apexes 319 , 329 may be sharpened or blunt.
- Insulative members 318 , 328 may further function as stop members to set the minimum gap distance between jaw members 310 , 320 in the approximated position.
- insulative members 318 , 328 may cooperate to define a total height, e.g., the sum of the respective heights, of between about 0.001 inches and about 0.010 inches to achieve a similar minimum gap distance between jaw members 310 , 320 in the approximated position.
- end effector assembly 300 In use, end effector assembly 300 , with jaw members 310 , 320 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 310 , 320 .
- end effector assembly 300 With respect to tonsillectomy procedures, for example, end effector assembly 300 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed.
- jaw members 310 , 320 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween. Thereafter, plates 314 a , 314 b and plates 324 a , 324 b may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue.
- end effector assembly 300 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue.
- tissue pinched between apexes 319 , 329 is cut or separated via the sharpened apexes 319 , 329 , in embodiments where so provided, and/or the relatively high pressure concentration on tissue disposed therebetween in a “ripping” fashion.
- the tissue is separated between the two treatment areas, e.g., between plates 314 a , 324 a on one side of insulative members 318 , 328 and between plates 314 b , 324 b on the other side of insulative members 318 , 328 , thereby separating the tonsil tissue on one side of end effector assembly 300 and the wall tissue on the other side of end effector assembly 300 .
- the separated tonsil tissue may then be removed similarly as detailed above.
- end effector assembly 400 includes first and second jaw members 410 , 420 , respectively.
- Each jaw member 410 , 420 includes a respective insulative jaw housing 412 , 422 and a pair of spaced-apart, substantially planar tissue-contacting plates 414 a , 414 b and 424 a , 424 b , respectively.
- Plates 414 a , 414 b are positioned to oppose plates 424 a , 424 b and to grasp tissue therebetween upon movement of jaw members 410 , 420 to the approximated position.
- Plates 414 a , 414 b and 424 a , 424 b are adapted to connect to a source of energy.
- end effector assembly 400 may define a bipolar configuration, wherein plates 414 a , 414 b are charged to a first electrical potential and plates 424 a , 424 b are charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy between plates 414 a , 414 b and plates 424 a , 424 b and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue.
- One of the jaw members e.g., jaw member 410
- Insulative member 418 extends from jaw member 410 towards jaw member 420 and defines a generally rectangular transverse, cross-sectional configuration.
- insulative member 418 includes a pair of corner edges 419 a , 419 b which may be sharpened to facilitate cutting tissue.
- corners 419 a , 419 b may be angled or curved to define blunt configurations.
- the other jaw member e.g., jaw member 420
- the other jaw member includes a recess 428 defined within jaw housing 422 thereof and positioned between spaced-apart plates 424 a , 424 b .
- Recess 428 extends longitudinally along jaw member 420 and defines a generally rectangular transverse, cross-sectional configuration that is complementary to the configuration of insulative member 418 .
- recess 428 may be similarly sized or slightly larger than insulative member 418 so as to at least partially receive insulative member 418 therein upon approximation of jaw members 410 , 420 .
- corner edges 419 a , 419 b abut or are disposed in close proximity to interior walls 429 defining recess 428 when jaw members 410 , 420 are moved to the approximated position.
- Insulative member 418 and recess 428 may cooperate to function as a stop member to set a minimum gap distance between jaw members 410 , 420 in the approximated position. More specifically, the difference between the height of insulative member 418 and the depth of recess 428 may be selected so as to define a minimum gap distance between jaw members 410 , 420 within the ranges detailed above (or other suitable range), when insulative member 418 bottoms out within or is no longer capable of being advanced into recess 428 .
- end effector assembly 400 In use, end effector assembly 400 , with jaw members 410 , 420 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 410 , 420 .
- end effector assembly 400 With respect to tonsillectomy procedures, for example, end effector assembly 400 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed.
- jaw members 410 , 420 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween. At least some tissue cutting or perforation due to shearing of insulative member 418 relative to interior walls 429 of recess 428 may be effected as jaw members 410 , 420 are moved to the approximated position.
- plates 414 a , 414 b and plates 424 a , 424 b may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue.
- end effector assembly 400 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue.
- end effector assembly 400 is moved relative to tissue, the partially cut or perforated tissue is pinched between corner edges 419 a , 419 b of insulative member 418 and interior walls 429 defining recess 428 to further cut and, ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain in a shearing fashion.
- the cut-line similarly as above, is defined between the two treatment areas, e.g., between plates 414 a , 424 a on one side of insulative member 418 and recess 428 and between plates 414 b , 424 b on the other side of insulative member 418 and recess 428 .
- the separated tonsil tissue may then be removed similarly as detailed above.
- end effector assembly 500 includes first and second jaw members 510 , 520 , respectively.
- Each jaw member 510 , 520 includes an insulative jaw housing 512 , 522 having a substantially planar tissue-contacting plate 514 , 524 disposed on the opposing surface thereof.
- Plates 514 , 524 are adapted to connect to a source of energy. More specifically, end effector assembly 500 may define a bipolar configuration, wherein plate 514 is charged to a first electrical potential and plate 524 is charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy between plates 514 , 524 and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue.
- One of the jaw members e.g., jaw member 510
- Extending from the overhanging portion of jaw member 510 is an insulative finger 518 .
- Finger 518 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge of jaw housing 512 and extends from jaw housing 512 generally towards jaw member 520 .
- finger 518 extends alongside at least a portion of jaw housing 522 of jaw member 520 , outside the tissue grasping area defined between plates 514 , 524 . Further, finger 518 extends in contact with or close proximity with the corresponding outer peripheral edge 528 of jaw housing 522 of jaw member 520 such that shearing between finger 518 and outer peripheral edge 528 is achieved upon movement of jaw members 510 , 520 to the approximated position. Finger 518 may define a sharpened edge to facilitate shear cutting of tissue, or may define a blunt edge.
- end effector assembly 500 In use, end effector assembly 500 , with jaw members 510 , 520 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 510 , 520 .
- end effector assembly 500 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed with finger 518 disposed adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed, e.g., spaced-apart from the wall tissue to remain.
- jaw members 510 , 520 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween.
- At least some tissue cutting or perforation due to shearing of finger 518 relative to outer peripheral edge 528 may be effected as jaw members 510 , 520 are moved to the approximated position. Thereafter, plates 514 , 524 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue.
- end effector assembly 500 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue. More specifically, end effector assembly 500 is moved relative to tissue to further cut and ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain via separating the tissue pinched between finger 518 of jaw member 510 and outer peripheral edge 528 of jaw member 520 in a shearing fashion. In this configuration, the cut-line is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side of the tissue treatment area, spaced-apart from the wall tissue to remain. The separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above.
- end effector assembly 600 generally includes first and second jaw members 610 , 620 , respectively, each having an insulative jaw housing 612 , 622 and a substantially planar tissue-contacting plate 614 , 624 disposed on the opposing surface thereof.
- Plates 614 , 624 are adapted to connect to a source of energy and may define a bipolar configuration, similarly as detailed above with respect to end effector assembly 500 ( FIG. 8 ).
- One of the jaw members e.g., jaw member 620
- Extending from portion 623 of jaw member 620 is an outer insulative finger 628 , disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined between plates 614 , 624 .
- Outer finger 628 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge of portion 623 of jaw housing 622 and extends from jaw housing 622 generally towards jaw member 610 .
- Jaw member 610 includes an inner insulative finger 618 disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined between plates 614 , 624 and positioned on the same side as outer finger 628 .
- Inner finger 618 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge of jaw housing 612 and extends from jaw housing 612 towards jaw member 620 opposite portion 623 of law member 620 .
- Inner finger 618 defines a reduced height as compared to outer finger 628 to permit full approximation of jaw members 610 , 620 .
- Inner and outer fingers 618 , 628 are disposed in close proximity or abutment with one another such that, upon movement of jaw members 610 , 620 to the approximated position, shear-cutting of tissue disposed between fingers 618 , 628 is effected.
- fingers 618 , 628 may be movably coupled to jaw housing 610 , 620 via a biasing member (not explicitly shown) to delay the shearing effect of fingers 618 , 628 relative to the approximation of jaw members 610 , 620 .
- a biasing member not explicitly shown
- grasping of tissue and, if also desired, initiation of tissue treatment may be effected prior to fingers 618 , 628 cutting tissue disposed therebetween.
- Finger 518 of end effector assembly 500 may also be configured in this manner.
- end effector assembly 600 In use, end effector assembly 600 , with jaw members 610 , 620 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 610 , 620 .
- end effector assembly 600 With respect to tonsillectomy procedures, for example, end effector assembly 600 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed such that fingers 618 , 628 are positioned adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed.
- jaw members 610 , 620 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween.
- Moving jaw members 610 , 620 to the approximated position effects shear-cutting (or at least partial shear-cutting) of tissue disposed between fingers 618 , 628 to at least partially separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue.
- plates 614 , 624 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped wall tissue.
- the tonsil tissue may be further and fully separated via shearing, if needed, by manipulating end effector assembly 600 , and ultimately removed, similarly as above.
- end effector assembly 700 includes first and second jaw members 710 , 720 , respectively.
- Each jaw member 710 , 720 includes an insulative jaw housing 712 , 722 having a substantially planar tissue-contacting plate 714 , 724 disposed on the opposing surface thereof.
- Plates 714 , 724 are adapted to connect to a source of energy and may define a bipolar configuration, similarly as detailed above.
- One of the jaw members includes a longitudinally-extending cut-out 718 defined along one of the outer side edge portions 713 of jaw housing 712 such that one side of jaw housing 712 defines a rounded outer side edge portion 713 .
- the other jaw member e.g., jaw member 720 defines a tooth 728 extending longitudinally along the outer side edge of jaw housing 722 opposite cut-out 718 .
- Tooth 728 extends from jaw housing 722 generally towards jaw member 710 and defines a sharpened edge 729 .
- Cut-out 718 at least partially accommodates tooth 728 to permit full approximation of jaw members 710 , 720 . Further, both cut-out 718 and tooth 728 are disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined between plates 714 , 724 .
- end effector assembly 700 In use, end effector assembly 700 , with jaw members 710 , 720 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 710 , 720 .
- end effector assembly 700 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed with tooth 728 positioned adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed.
- jaw members 710 , 720 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween.
- Some tissue cutting or perforation via sharpened edge 729 of tooth 728 may be effected as jaw members 710 , 720 are moved to the approximated position.
- plates 714 , 724 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue.
- end effector assembly 700 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue to cut (or further cut) and ultimately separate the tonsil tissue from the wall tissue in a ripping fashion using sharpened edge 729 of tooth 728 .
- the cut-line similarly as with end effector assemblies 500 , 600 ( FIGS. 8 and 9 , respectively) is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side, e.g., the tonsil tissue side, of the tissue treatment area.
- the separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above.
- FIG. 11 illustrates another embodiment of an end effector assembly 800 .
- End effector assembly 800 includes first and second jaw members 810 , 820 , respectively, each including an insulative jaw housing 812 , 822 and a tissue-contacting plate 814 , 824 that is adapted to connect to a source of energy.
- Plates 814 , 824 may define a bipolar configuration, similarly as detailed above.
- the plate of one of the jaw members, e.g., plate 824 of jaw member 820 defines a substantially planar, symmetrical, rectangular transverse cross-sectional configuration.
- the plate of the other jaw member e.g., plate 814 of jaw member 810
- the plate of the other jaw member defines an asymmetrical, triangular transverse cross-sectional configuration wherein plate 814 defines a minimum thickness adjacent a first side thereof and a maximum thickness adjacent a second, opposite side thereof.
- the tissue-contacting surface of plate 814 is disposed in non-parallel orientation relative to the tissue-contacting surface of plate 824 .
- a tip portion 818 of plate 814 may include an insulative coating or an insulative cap to maintain electrical isolation between plates 814 , 824 in the approximated position of jaw members 810 , 820 while also setting the minimum gap distance between jaw members 810 , 820 (within the range detailed above).
- Tip portion 818 may be sharpened to facilitate tissue cutting, although blunt configurations are also contemplated.
- Tip portion 818 is disposed at the outer boundary of the tissue-grasping area defined between plates 814 , 824 . As such, substantial tissue treatment is effected only on one side of tip portion 818 , e.g., between tip portion 818 and the first, opposite side of plate 814 .
- end effector assembly 800 In use, end effector assembly 800 , with jaw members 810 , 820 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed between jaw members 810 , 820 .
- end effector assembly 800 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed such that tip portion 818 of plate 814 is disposed adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed.
- jaw members 810 , 820 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween.
- Some cutting or perforation of tissue disposed between tip portion 818 of plate 814 and plate 824 may be effected as jaw members 810 , 820 are moved to the approximated position.
- plates 814 , 824 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue.
- end effector assembly 800 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue.
- tissue pinched between tip portion 818 of plate 814 and plate 824 is further cut in a ripping fashion using tip portion 818 to ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain.
- the cut-line in this configuration is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side, e.g., the tonsil tissue side, of the tissue treatment area.
- the separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above.
- the various embodiments disclosed herein may also be configured to work with robotic surgical systems and what is commonly referred to as “Telesurgery.”
- Such systems employ various robotic elements to assist the surgeon and allow remote operation (or partial remote operation) of surgical instrumentation.
- Various robotic arms, gears, cams, pulleys, electric and mechanical motors, etc. may be employed for this purpose and may be designed with a robotic surgical system to assist the surgeon during the course of an operation or treatment.
- Such robotic systems may include remotely steerable systems, automatically flexible surgical systems, remotely flexible surgical systems, remotely articulating surgical systems, wireless surgical systems, modular or selectively configurable remotely operated surgical systems, etc.
- the robotic surgical systems may be employed with one or more consoles that are next to the operating theater or located in a remote location.
- one team of surgeons or nurses may prep the patient for surgery and configure the robotic surgical system with one or more of the instruments disclosed herein while another surgeon (or group of surgeons) remotely control the instruments via the robotic surgical system.
- a highly skilled surgeon may perform multiple operations in multiple locations without leaving his/her remote console which can be both economically advantageous and a benefit to the patient or a series of patients.
- the robotic arms of the surgical system are typically coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller.
- the handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the working ends of any type of surgical instrument (e.g., end effectors, graspers, knifes, scissors, etc.) which may complement the use of one or more of the embodiments described herein.
- the movement of the master handles may be scaled so that the working ends have a corresponding movement that is different, smaller or larger, than the movement performed by the operating hands of the surgeon.
- the scale factor or gearing ratio may be adjustable so that the operator can control the resolution of the working ends of the surgical instrument(s).
- the master handles may include various sensors to provide feedback to the surgeon relating to various tissue parameters or conditions, e.g., tissue resistance due to manipulation, cutting or otherwise treating, pressure by the instrument onto the tissue, tissue temperature, tissue impedance, etc. As can be appreciated, such sensors provide the surgeon with enhanced tactile feedback simulating actual operating conditions.
- the master handles may also include a variety of different actuators for delicate tissue manipulation or treatment further enhancing the surgeon's ability to mimic actual operating conditions.
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Abstract
An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument includes a pair of jaw members each including one or more tissue-contacting plates. One or both jaw members is movable relative to the other between spaced-apart and approximated positions for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates. The tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped between. One of the jaw members includes an insulative member extending towards the other member. The insulative member includes a plurality of crests each defining a blunt apex and a proximally-facing sharpened edge. The blunt apexes contact tissue upon approximation of the first and second jaw members to grasp tissue, while the proximally-facing sharpened edges facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon proximal translation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 62/035,814 and 62/035,799, both of which were filed on Aug. 11, 2014. This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed on ______. The entire contents of each of the above applications are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present disclosure relates to surgical instruments and methods and, more particularly, to surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures.
- 2. Background of Related Art
- The tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system and are generally located in the back of the throat. These parts of the lymphatic system are generally used for sampling bacteria and viruses entering the body and activating the immune system when warranted to produce antibodies to fight oncoming infections. More particularly, the tonsils and adenoids break down the bacteria or virus and send pieces of the bacteria or virus to the immune system to produce antibodies for fighting off infections.
- Inflammation of the tonsils and adenoids (e.g., tonsillitis) impedes the ability of the tonsils and adenoids to destroy the bacteria resulting in a bacterial infection. In many instances, the bacteria remain even after treatment and serve as a reservoir for repeated infections (e.g., tonsillitis or ear infections).
- A tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy may be performed when infections persist and antibiotic treatments fail. Persistent infection typically leads to enlarged tonsil tissue which may need to be removed since in many cases the enlarged tissue causes airway obstruction leading to various sleep disorders such as snoring or, in some cases, sleep apnea. Some individuals are also born with larger tonsils that are more prone to cause obstruction. An adenoidectomy may also be required to remove adenoid tissue when ear pain persists, or when nose breathing or function of the Eustachian tube is impaired. Often times, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures are performed at the same time.
- As used herein, the term “distal” refers to the portion that is being described which is further from a user, while the term “proximal” refers to the portion that is being described which is closer to a user. Further, to the extent consistent, any of the aspects described herein may be used in conjunction with any or all of the other aspects described herein.
- In accordance with the present disclosure, an end effector assembly for a surgical instrument is provided including first and second jaw members each having one or more tissue-contacting plates disposed thereon. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates. The tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween. One of the jaw members, e.g., the first jaw member, includes an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member. The insulative member includes a plurality of crests each defining a blunt apex and a proximally-facing sharpened edge. The blunt apexes are configured to contact tissue upon approximation of the first and second jaw members to grasp tissue. The proximally-facing sharpened edges, on the other hand, are configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon proximal translation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- In an aspect of the present disclosure, the first jaw member includes a pair of spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates and the insulative member is disposed between the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member.
- In another aspect of the present disclosure, the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member is positioned to oppose the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the insulative member of the first jaw member.
- In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, energy is configured to be conducted between the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and each of the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member to define a pair of tissue treatment areas on either side of the insulative member.
- In still another aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
- In still yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the plurality of crests are spaced-apart from one another to define a lull between each pair of adjacent crests.
- In accordance with the present disclosure, another end effector assembly for a surgical instrument is provided including first and second jaw members each having a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates. The tissue-contacting plates define a tissue-treatment area therebetween and are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped within the tissue-treatment area. One of the jaw members, e.g., the first jaw member, includes an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member. The first jaw member is positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the first jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area and is configured to facilitate cutting of tissue positioned adjacent the tissue-treatment area upon movement of the jaw members to the approximated position and/or manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- In an aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member includes a first finger extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member. The first finger is positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area in close proximity to or abutment with the second jaw member when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position. As such, tissue disposed between the first finger and the second jaw member is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
- In another aspect of the present disclosure, a portion of the first jaw member overhangs the second jaw member. In such a configuration, the first finger may be positioned to extend from the first portion of the first jaw member.
- In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the second jaw member includes a second finger positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the second jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area between the tissue-treatment area and the first finger. The first and second fingers are positioned in close proximity to or abutment with one another when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position such that tissue disposed between the first and second fingers is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
- In still another aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member includes a tooth extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member. The tooth is positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area. The tooth defines a sharpened edge configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- In still yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the tooth is configured for at least partial receipt within a cut-out defined within the second jaw member.
- In accordance with the present disclosure, another end effector assembly for a surgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members each having a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates. The tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween. The tissue contacting plate of one of the jaw members, e.g., the second jaw member, defines a symmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side. The tissue-contacting plate of the other jaw member, e.g., the first jaw member, defines an asymmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member are respectively positioned to oppose the first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and define a tissue-treatment area therebetween. The first side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defines a minimum height and the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defines a maximum height such that tissue-contacting surfaces of the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members are disposed in non-parallel orientation relative to one another. An insulative member is disposed on the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member at the second side thereof and is positioned to oppose the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member. The insulative member is configured to facilitate cutting tissue along an outer edge of the tissue-treatment area in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
- In an aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member is an insulative cap disposed on the first jaw member at the second side thereof. Alternatively, an insulative coating may be disposed on the first jaw member at the second side thereof. Other suitable insulative members are also contemplated.
- In another aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member defines a sharpened tip portion.
- In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
- Methods of treating and separating, e.g., cutting, tissue are also provided in accordance with the present disclosure. Such methods may find particular use in conjunction with any of the above-detailed end effector assemblies.
- Various aspects and features of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front, side, perspective view of an endoscopic surgical forceps configured for use in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a front, side, perspective view of an open surgical forceps configured for use in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 is a side, cut-away view of the proximal portion of the surgical forceps ofFIG. 1 , wherein a portion of the housing and some of the internal components thereof have been removed to unobstructively illustrate the handle and drive assemblies of the forceps; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective, cut-away view of the distal portion of the surgical forceps ofFIG. 1 , wherein the shaft has been removed to illustrate the drive bar and end effector assembly of the forceps; -
FIG. 5A is a longitudinal, cross-sectional side view of the distal portion of an end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; -
FIG. 5B is a transverse, cross-sectional view of the end effector assembly ofFIG. 5A taken along section line “5B-5B” ofFIG. 5A ; -
FIG. 6 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; -
FIG. 7 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; -
FIG. 8 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of yet another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; -
FIG. 9 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still yet another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; -
FIG. 10 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument; and -
FIG. 11 is a transverse, cross-sectional view of still another end effector assembly provided in accordance with the present disclosure and configured for use with the surgical forceps ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , or any other suitable surgical instrument. - Turning to
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,FIG. 1 depicts a handheld, shaft-basedsurgical forceps 10 andFIG. 2 depicts a hemostat-style forceps 10′. For the purposes herein, eitherforceps 10,forceps 10′, or any other suitable surgical instrument may be utilized in accordance with the present disclosure. Obviously, different electrical and mechanical connections and considerations apply to each particular type of instrument; however, the aspects and features of the present disclosure remain generally consistent regardless of the particular instrument used. - Referring to
FIG. 1 ,forceps 10 generally includes ahousing 20, ahandle assembly 30, a rotatingassembly 70, an activation switch 4, and anend effector assembly 100.Forceps 10 further includes ashaft 12 having a distal end 14 configured to mechanically engageend effector assembly 100 and aproximal end 16 that mechanically engageshousing 20.Forceps 10 also includescable 2 that connectsforceps 10 to an energy source (not shown), e.g., a generator or other suitable power source, althoughforceps 10 may alternatively be configured as a battery-powered device.Cable 2 includes a wire (or wires) (not shown) extending therethrough that has sufficient length to extend throughshaft 12 in order to provide energy to one or both tissue-contactingplates 114, 124 (FIG. 4 ) ofjaw members plates 114, 124 (FIG. 4 ) ofjaw members jaw members - With additional reference to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , handleassembly 30 includes fixedhandle 50 and amovable handle 40. Fixedhandle 50 is integrally associated withhousing 20 and handle 40 is movable relative to fixedhandle 50.Movable handle 40 ofhandle assembly 30 is operably coupled to adrive assembly 140 that, together, mechanically cooperate to impart movement of one or both ofjaw members pivot 103 between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to grasp tissue betweenjaw members movable handle 40 is coupled to drivebar 142 via adrive mandrel 144 such that movement ofmovable handle 40 relative tohousing 20 effects longitudinal translation ofdrive bar 142 throughhousing 20 andshaft 12. The distal end ofdrive bar 142 is coupled to one or bothjaw members drive bar 142 relative to endeffector assembly 100 pivots one or both ofjaw members FIG. 1 ,movable handle 40 is initially spaced-apart from fixedhandle 50 and, correspondingly,jaw members Movable handle 40 is depressible from this initial position to a depressed position corresponding to the approximated position ofjaw members member 146 may be disposed withinhousing 20 and positioned to biasdrive bar 142 distally, thereby biasingjaw members - Referring to
FIG. 2 ,forceps 10′ is shown including twoelongated shaft members 12 a, 12 b, each having aproximal end distal end 14 a, 14 b, respectively.Forceps 10′ is configured for use with anend effector assembly 100′ similar to end effector assembly 100 (FIGS. 1 and 4 ). More specifically,end effector assembly 100′ includes first andsecond jaw members 110′, 120′ attached to respective distal ends 14 a, 14 b ofshaft members 12 a, 12 b.Jaw members 110′, 120′ are pivotably connected about apivot 103′. Eachshaft member 12 a, 12 b includes ahandle proximal end finger hole shaft members 12 a, 12 b relative to one another to, in turn,pivot jaw members 110′, 120′ from the spaced-apart position, whereinjaw members 110′, 120′ are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another, to the approximated position, whereinjaw members 110′, 120′ cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. - One of the
shaft members 12 a, 12 b offorceps 10′, e.g.,shaft member 12 a, includes aproximal shaft connector 19 configured to connect theforceps 10′ to a source of energy (not shown), e.g., a generator.Proximal shaft connector 19 secures acable 2′ to forceps 10′ such that the user may selectively supply energy tojaw members 110′, 120′ for treating tissue and for energy-based tissue cutting. More specifically, an activation switch 4′ is provided for supplying energy tojaw members 110′, 120′ to treat tissue upon sufficient approximation ofshaft members 12 a, 12 b, e.g., upon activation of activation switch 4′ via shaft member 12 b. - With reference to
FIG. 4 ,end effector assembly 100 of forceps 10 (FIG. 1 ) is shown, althoughend effector assembly 100 may similarly be used in conjunction withforceps 10′ (FIG. 2 ), or any other suitable surgical instrument. For purposes of simplicity,end effector assembly 100 is described herein as configured for use with forceps 10 (FIG. 1 ). Further,end effector assembly 100 is generally described below with reference toFIG. 4 , followed by a detailed description, in conjunction withFIGS. 5A-11 , of various configurations of end effector assemblies suitable for use in performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures. Each of these configurations may incorporate the general features ofend effector assembly 100 and may likewise be used with forceps 10 (FIG. 1 ),forceps 10′ (FIG. 2 ), or any other suitable surgical instrument. The general features detailed with respect to end effector assembly 100 (FIG. 4 ), although applicable to the end effector assemblies ofFIGS. 5A-11 , will not be repeated for purposes of brevity. - Each
jaw member end effector assembly 100 includes a jaw frame having aproximal flange portion insulative jaw housing plate Proximal flange portions pivot 103 for movingjaw members jaw members jaw housings plates - Outer
insulative jaw housings jaw members plates respective jaw members plates plates plates FIG. 1 ) and the source of energy (not shown), e.g., via the wires (not shown) extending from cable 2 (FIG. 1 ) through forceps 10 (FIG. 1 ), such that energy may be selectively supplied to tissue-contactingplate 114 and/or tissue-contactingplate 124 and conducted therebetween and through tissue disposed betweenjaw members - Various different configurations of end effector assemblies, similar to end effector assembly 100 (
FIG. 4 ) are detailed below with respect toFIGS. 5A-11 . Each of these end effector assemblies is configured to facilitate performing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy procedures, although such end effector assemblies may similarly be beneficial for use in a variety of other procedures. To the extent consistent, any of the features of any of these end effector assemblies may be used in conjunction with any or all of the other end effector assemblies described herein. - Turning to
FIGS. 5A-5B ,end effector assembly 200 includes first andsecond jaw members jaw member 220 includes aninsulative jaw housing 222 having a substantially planar tissue-contactingplate 224 disposed on the opposing surface thereof.Plate 224 is adapted to connect to a source of energy. The other jaw member, e.g.,jaw member 210, includes aninsulative jaw housing 212 and a pair of spaced-apart, substantially planar tissue-contacting plates 214 a, 214 b disposed on the opposing surface thereof. Plates 214 a, 214 b are likewise adapted to connect to the source of energy.End effector assembly 200 may define a bipolar configuration, wherein plates 214 a, 214 b are charged to a first electrical potential andplate 224 is charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy between plates 214 a, 214 b andplate 224 and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue. - Positioned between the spaced-apart plates 214 a, 214 b of
jaw member 210 is aninsulative member 218. More specifically,insulative member 218 extends longitudinally between plates 214 a, 214 b and towardsjaw member 220.Insulative member 218 defines a configuration having a plurality ofcrests 219 a spaced-apart via a plurality oflulls 219 b. Eachcrest 219 a defines ablunt apex 219 c and a proximally-extending sharpenededge 219 d. As a result of this configuration,blunt apexes 219 c, not sharpenededges 219 d, contact tissue upon movement ofjaw members Insulative member 218 may also function as a stop member to set a minimum gap distance betweenjaw members insulative member 218 may be configured to define a height of between about 0.001 inches and about 0.010 inches to achieve a similar minimum gap distance betweenjaw members - In use,
end effector assembly 200, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 200 is positioned between the cavity wall tissue (or other tissue to remain) and the tonsil tissue (or other tissue to be removed). Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members plate 224 may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy between plates 214 a, 214 b andplate 224 and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat the grasped tissue. - Once tissue has been treated, the tissue to be removed, e.g., the tonsil tissue, is separated from the tissue to remain, e.g., the wall tissue. In order to separate the tissue, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 200 is moved proximally relative to tissue. Asend effector assembly 200 is moved proximally, sharpenededges 219 d ofinsulative member 218 cut through tissue disposed between the two tissue treatment areas, e.g., the area between plate 214 a and the opposed portion ofplate 224 and the area between plate 214 b and the opposed portion ofplate 224, in a “ripping” fashion, thereby separating the tonsil tissue to be removed (on one side of the end effector assembly 200) from the wall tissue to remain (on the other side of end effector assembly 200). The separated tonsil tissue may then be removed usingend effector assembly 200, another grasping instrument, a suction device, or via other suitable method. - Turning to
FIG. 6 ,end effector assembly 300 includes first andsecond jaw members jaw member insulative jaw housing plates Plates plates 324 a, 324 b and to grasp tissue therebetween upon movement ofjaw members Plates end effector assembly 300 may define a bipolar configuration, whereinplates plates 324 a, 324 b are charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy betweenplates plates 324 a, 324 b and through tissue grasped therebetween for treating tissue. - Positioned between the spaced-apart
plates jaw member insulative member jaw member insulative member members jaw members plates other jaw member members apexes apexes jaw members Apexes members jaw members insulative members jaw members - In use,
end effector assembly 300, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 300 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed. Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members plates plates 324 a, 324 b may be energized to different electrical potentials for conducting energy therebetween and through the grasped tissue to treat the grasped tissue. - Once tissue has been treated, the tonsil tissue is separated from the wall tissue and removed. In order to separate the tonsil tissue, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 300 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue. Asend effector assembly 300 is moved relative to tissue, tissue pinched betweenapexes apexes plates 314 a, 324 a on one side ofinsulative members plates insulative members end effector assembly 300 and the wall tissue on the other side ofend effector assembly 300. The separated tonsil tissue may then be removed similarly as detailed above. - Turning to
FIG. 7 ,end effector assembly 400 includes first andsecond jaw members jaw member insulative jaw housing plates Plates plates jaw members Plates end effector assembly 400 may define a bipolar configuration, whereinplates plates plates plates - One of the jaw members, e.g.,
jaw member 410, includes aninsulative member 418 extending longitudinally between spaced-apartplates Insulative member 418 extends fromjaw member 410 towardsjaw member 420 and defines a generally rectangular transverse, cross-sectional configuration. As a result of this configuration,insulative member 418 includes a pair of corner edges 419 a, 419 b which may be sharpened to facilitate cutting tissue. Alternatively,corners - The other jaw member, e.g.,
jaw member 420, includes arecess 428 defined withinjaw housing 422 thereof and positioned between spaced-apartplates Recess 428 extends longitudinally alongjaw member 420 and defines a generally rectangular transverse, cross-sectional configuration that is complementary to the configuration ofinsulative member 418. More specifically,recess 428 may be similarly sized or slightly larger than insulativemember 418 so as to at least partially receiveinsulative member 418 therein upon approximation ofjaw members interior walls 429 definingrecess 428 whenjaw members -
Insulative member 418 andrecess 428 may cooperate to function as a stop member to set a minimum gap distance betweenjaw members insulative member 418 and the depth ofrecess 428 may be selected so as to define a minimum gap distance betweenjaw members member 418 bottoms out within or is no longer capable of being advanced intorecess 428. - In use,
end effector assembly 400, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 400 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed. Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members insulative member 418 relative tointerior walls 429 ofrecess 428 may be effected asjaw members plates plates plates plates - Once tissue has been treated, the tonsil tissue is separated from the wall tissue and removed. In order to separate the tonsil tissue, if not sufficiently separated already, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 400 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue. Asend effector assembly 400 is moved relative to tissue, the partially cut or perforated tissue is pinched between corner edges 419 a, 419 b ofinsulative member 418 andinterior walls 429 definingrecess 428 to further cut and, ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain in a shearing fashion. The cut-line, similarly as above, is defined between the two treatment areas, e.g., betweenplates insulative member 418 andrecess 428 and betweenplates insulative member 418 andrecess 428. The separated tonsil tissue may then be removed similarly as detailed above. - With reference to
FIG. 8 ,end effector assembly 500 includes first andsecond jaw members jaw member insulative jaw housing plate Plates end effector assembly 500 may define a bipolar configuration, whereinplate 514 is charged to a first electrical potential andplate 524 is charged to a second, different electrical potential such that an electrical potential gradient is created for conducting energy betweenplates - One of the jaw members, e.g.,
jaw member 510, defines an increased width as compared to the other jaw member, e.g.,jaw member 520, such that a portion ofjaw housing 512overhangs jaw member 520, e.g., is disposed outside the peripheral bounds ofjaw member 520. Extending from the overhanging portion ofjaw member 510 is aninsulative finger 518.Finger 518 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge ofjaw housing 512 and extends fromjaw housing 512 generally towardsjaw member 520. However, due to the fact thatjaw housing 512overhangs jaw member 520,finger 518 extends alongside at least a portion ofjaw housing 522 ofjaw member 520, outside the tissue grasping area defined betweenplates finger 518 extends in contact with or close proximity with the corresponding outerperipheral edge 528 ofjaw housing 522 ofjaw member 520 such that shearing betweenfinger 518 and outerperipheral edge 528 is achieved upon movement ofjaw members Finger 518 may define a sharpened edge to facilitate shear cutting of tissue, or may define a blunt edge. - In use,
end effector assembly 500, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 500 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed withfinger 518 disposed adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed, e.g., spaced-apart from the wall tissue to remain. Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members finger 518 relative to outerperipheral edge 528 may be effected asjaw members plates - Once tissue has been treated, the tonsil tissue is separated from the wall tissue and removed. In order to separate the tonsil tissue, if not sufficiently done so already, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 500 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue. More specifically,end effector assembly 500 is moved relative to tissue to further cut and ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain via separating the tissue pinched betweenfinger 518 ofjaw member 510 and outerperipheral edge 528 ofjaw member 520 in a shearing fashion. In this configuration, the cut-line is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side of the tissue treatment area, spaced-apart from the wall tissue to remain. The separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above. - Turning to
FIG. 9 ,end effector assembly 600 generally includes first andsecond jaw members 610, 620, respectively, each having aninsulative jaw housing plate Plates FIG. 8 ). - One of the jaw members, e.g.,
jaw member 620, defines an increased width as compared to the other jaw member, e.g., jaw member 610, such that aportion 623 ofjaw housing 622overhangs jaw housing 612 of jaw member 610, e.g., is disposed outside the peripheral bounds of jaw member 610. Extending fromportion 623 ofjaw member 620 is an outerinsulative finger 628, disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined betweenplates Outer finger 628 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge ofportion 623 ofjaw housing 622 and extends fromjaw housing 622 generally towards jaw member 610. - Jaw member 610 includes an inner
insulative finger 618 disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined betweenplates outer finger 628.Inner finger 618 extends longitudinally along the outer side edge ofjaw housing 612 and extends fromjaw housing 612 towardsjaw member 620opposite portion 623 oflaw member 620.Inner finger 618 defines a reduced height as compared toouter finger 628 to permit full approximation ofjaw members 610, 620. Inner andouter fingers jaw members 610, 620 to the approximated position, shear-cutting of tissue disposed betweenfingers - As an alternative to being fixedly engaged to
jaw housings 610, 620,fingers jaw housing 610, 620 via a biasing member (not explicitly shown) to delay the shearing effect offingers jaw members 610, 620. As such, grasping of tissue and, if also desired, initiation of tissue treatment may be effected prior tofingers Finger 518 of end effector assembly 500 (seeFIG. 8 ) may also be configured in this manner. - In use,
end effector assembly 600, withjaw members 610, 620 disposed in the spaced-apart position, is manipulated into position such that tissue to be treated and cut is disposed betweenjaw members 610, 620. With respect to tonsillectomy procedures, for example,end effector assembly 600 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed such thatfingers jaw members 610, 620 are moved to the approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween. Movingjaw members 610, 620 to the approximated position effects shear-cutting (or at least partial shear-cutting) of tissue disposed betweenfingers plates end effector assembly 600, and ultimately removed, similarly as above. - Referring to
FIG. 10 ,end effector assembly 700 includes first andsecond jaw members jaw member insulative jaw housing plate Plates - One of the jaw members, e.g.,
jaw member 710, includes a longitudinally-extending cut-out 718 defined along one of the outerside edge portions 713 ofjaw housing 712 such that one side ofjaw housing 712 defines a rounded outerside edge portion 713. The other jaw member, e.g.,jaw member 720 defines atooth 728 extending longitudinally along the outer side edge ofjaw housing 722 opposite cut-out 718.Tooth 728 extends fromjaw housing 722 generally towardsjaw member 710 and defines a sharpenededge 729. Cut-out 718 at least partially accommodatestooth 728 to permit full approximation ofjaw members tooth 728 are disposed outside the tissue-grasping area defined betweenplates - In use,
end effector assembly 700, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 700 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed withtooth 728 positioned adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed. Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members edge 729 oftooth 728 may be effected asjaw members plates - Once tissue has been treated, the tonsil tissue is separated from the wall tissue and removed. In order to separate the tonsil tissue, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 700 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue to cut (or further cut) and ultimately separate the tonsil tissue from the wall tissue in a ripping fashion using sharpenededge 729 oftooth 728. In this configuration, the cut-line, similarly as withend effector assemblies 500, 600 (FIGS. 8 and 9 , respectively) is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side, e.g., the tonsil tissue side, of the tissue treatment area. The separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above. -
FIG. 11 illustrates another embodiment of anend effector assembly 800.End effector assembly 800 includes first andsecond jaw members insulative jaw housing plate Plates plate 824 ofjaw member 820, defines a substantially planar, symmetrical, rectangular transverse cross-sectional configuration. The plate of the other jaw member, e.g.,plate 814 ofjaw member 810, defines an asymmetrical, triangular transverse cross-sectional configuration whereinplate 814 defines a minimum thickness adjacent a first side thereof and a maximum thickness adjacent a second, opposite side thereof. As a result of this configuration, the tissue-contacting surface ofplate 814 is disposed in non-parallel orientation relative to the tissue-contacting surface ofplate 824. - A
tip portion 818 ofplate 814, disposed adjacent the second, maximum thickness side thereof, may include an insulative coating or an insulative cap to maintain electrical isolation betweenplates jaw members jaw members 810, 820 (within the range detailed above).Tip portion 818 may be sharpened to facilitate tissue cutting, although blunt configurations are also contemplated.Tip portion 818 is disposed at the outer boundary of the tissue-grasping area defined betweenplates tip portion 818, e.g., betweentip portion 818 and the first, opposite side ofplate 814. - In use,
end effector assembly 800, withjaw members jaw members end effector assembly 800 is positioned between the wall tissue to remain and the tonsil tissue to be removed such thattip portion 818 ofplate 814 is disposed adjacent the tonsil tissue to be removed. Once the desired position has been achieved,jaw members tip portion 818 ofplate 814 andplate 824 may be effected asjaw members plates - Once tissue has been treated, the tonsil tissue is separated from the wall tissue and removed. In order to separate the tonsil tissue, while maintaining
jaw members end effector assembly 800 is manipulated, e.g., translated longitudinally, translated laterally, and/or rotated relative to tissue. Asend effector assembly 800 is moved relative to tissue, tissue pinched betweentip portion 818 ofplate 814 andplate 824 is further cut in a ripping fashion usingtip portion 818 to ultimately separate the tonsil tissue to be removed from the wall tissue to remain. As with end effector assemblies 500-700 (FIGS. 8-10 , respectively), the cut-line in this configuration is disposed on the tissue-to-be-removed side, e.g., the tonsil tissue side, of the tissue treatment area. The separated tonsil tissue may ultimately be removed, similarly as detailed above. - The various embodiments disclosed herein may also be configured to work with robotic surgical systems and what is commonly referred to as “Telesurgery.” Such systems employ various robotic elements to assist the surgeon and allow remote operation (or partial remote operation) of surgical instrumentation. Various robotic arms, gears, cams, pulleys, electric and mechanical motors, etc. may be employed for this purpose and may be designed with a robotic surgical system to assist the surgeon during the course of an operation or treatment. Such robotic systems may include remotely steerable systems, automatically flexible surgical systems, remotely flexible surgical systems, remotely articulating surgical systems, wireless surgical systems, modular or selectively configurable remotely operated surgical systems, etc.
- The robotic surgical systems may be employed with one or more consoles that are next to the operating theater or located in a remote location. In this instance, one team of surgeons or nurses may prep the patient for surgery and configure the robotic surgical system with one or more of the instruments disclosed herein while another surgeon (or group of surgeons) remotely control the instruments via the robotic surgical system. As can be appreciated, a highly skilled surgeon may perform multiple operations in multiple locations without leaving his/her remote console which can be both economically advantageous and a benefit to the patient or a series of patients.
- The robotic arms of the surgical system are typically coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the working ends of any type of surgical instrument (e.g., end effectors, graspers, knifes, scissors, etc.) which may complement the use of one or more of the embodiments described herein. The movement of the master handles may be scaled so that the working ends have a corresponding movement that is different, smaller or larger, than the movement performed by the operating hands of the surgeon. The scale factor or gearing ratio may be adjustable so that the operator can control the resolution of the working ends of the surgical instrument(s).
- The master handles may include various sensors to provide feedback to the surgeon relating to various tissue parameters or conditions, e.g., tissue resistance due to manipulation, cutting or otherwise treating, pressure by the instrument onto the tissue, tissue temperature, tissue impedance, etc. As can be appreciated, such sensors provide the surgeon with enhanced tactile feedback simulating actual operating conditions. The master handles may also include a variety of different actuators for delicate tissue manipulation or treatment further enhancing the surgeon's ability to mimic actual operating conditions.
- From the foregoing and with reference to the various figure drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain modifications can also be made to the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the same. While several embodiments of the disclosure have been shown in the drawings, it is not intended that the disclosure be limited thereto, as it is intended that the disclosure be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of particular embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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1. An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument, comprising:
first and second jaw members, each of the first and second jaw members including at least one tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates, the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween, the first jaw member including:
an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member, the insulative member including a plurality of crests, each crest defining a blunt apex and a proximally-facing sharpened edge, the blunt apexes configured to contact tissue upon approximation of the first and second jaw members to grasp tissue, the proximally-facing sharpened edges configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon proximal translation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
2. The end effector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first jaw member includes a pair of spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates, and wherein the insulative member is disposed between the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member.
3. The end effector assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member is positioned to oppose the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the insulative member of the first jaw member.
4. The end effector assembly according to claim 3 , wherein energy is configured to be conducted between the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and each of the spaced-apart tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member to define a pair of tissue treatment areas on either side of the insulative member.
5. The end effector assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first jaw member and the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
6. The end effector assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of crests are spaced-apart from one another to define a lull between each pair of adjacent crests.
7. An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument, comprising:
first and second jaw members, each of the first and second jaw members including a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates, the tissue-contacting plates defining a tissue-treatment area therebetween and adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped within the tissue-treatment area, the first jaw member including:
an insulative member extending from the first jaw member towards the second jaw member, the insulative member positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the first jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area and configured to facilitate cutting of tissue positioned adjacent the tissue-treatment area upon at least one of movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position or manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
8. The end effector assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the insulative member includes a first finger extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member and positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area, the first finger positioned in close proximity to or abutment with the second jaw member when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position such that tissue disposed between the first finger and the second jaw member is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
9. The end effector assembly according to claim 8 , wherein a portion of the first jaw member overhangs the second jaw member, and wherein the first finger extends from the first portion of the first jaw member.
10. The end effector assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the second jaw member includes a second finger positioned on an outer peripheral edge of the second jaw member exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area between the tissue-treatment area and the first finger, the first and second fingers positioned in close proximity to or abutment with one another when the first and second jaw members are disposed in the approximated position such that tissue disposed between the first and second fingers is shear-cut upon movement of the first and second jaw members to the approximated position.
11. The end effector assembly according to claim 7 , wherein the insulative member includes a tooth extending from an outer side edge of the first jaw member towards the second jaw member and positioned exteriorly of the tissue-treatment area, the tooth defining a sharpened edge configured to facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
12. The end effector assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the tooth is configured for at least partial receipt within a cut-out defined within the second jaw member.
13. An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument, comprising:
first and second jaw members, each of the first and second jaw members including a tissue-contacting plate disposed thereon, at least one of the first and second jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates, the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped therebetween,
wherein the tissue contacting plate of the second jaw member defines a symmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side,
wherein the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defines an asymmetrical configuration having a first side and a second side, the first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of first jaw member positioned to oppose the first and second sides of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member and define a tissue-treatment area therebetween, the first side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defining a minimum height and the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member defining a maximum height such that tissue-contacting surfaces of the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members are disposed in non-parallel orientation relative to one another; and
an insulative member disposed on the tissue-contacting plate of the first jaw member at the second side thereof and positioned to oppose the second side of the tissue-contacting plate of the second jaw member, the insulative member configured to facilitate cutting tissue along an outer edge of the tissue-treatment area in a ripping fashion upon manipulation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue.
14. The end effector assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the insulative member is an insulative cap or coating disposed on the first jaw member at the second side thereof.
15. The end effector assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the insulative member defines a sharpened tip portion.
16. The end effector assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the insulative member is configured to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue-contacting plates of the first and second jaw members in the approximated position of the first and second jaw members.
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