Abstract: A device for producing a pneumoperitoneum in a medical procedure includes a main body having a ring portion defining a main opening, and a domed portion extending from the ring portion to an apex. The ring portion is adapted to form a positive seal with the skin of the patient upon application of a suction force within the main body abutting the patient. The device includes a suction port extending from the domed portion of the main body and is configured to facilitate application of the suction within the main body. The access port is operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body proximate to the apex and is adapted to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. A pair of opposed grips operably engaged with the domed portion of the main body is adapted to facilitate one-handed application and removal of the main body with respect to the patient.

Abstract: A device and method for elevating skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle of a patient during medical procedure, the device comprises at least one opening, a suction port and a ring liner having means for a soft interface between the device and the skin and provides a positive seal between the device and the skin. The opening is located at the top of the device having means for inserting surgical instruments within the patient's body cavity created by separation of the skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscle from the underlying organs. The said method comprises the steps of placing the device on the patient's target medical interventional area for elevating the said area; exerting negative pressure onto the target body area of the patient through the suction port and inserting surgical instruments into patient's abdomen for medical procedure through the opening at the top.