Abstract: An improved fluid supply and suction apparatus and method for supplying and suctioning fluid through a cannula into and through the body of the fluid supply and suction apparatus is shown. The fluid supply and suction apparatus, which is intended for use in a surgical enviornment, preferably comprises a body having a plurality of ports in fluid communication with a tool insertion thru-hole. The tool insertion thru-hole provides a substantially unobstructed portal from one end of the apparatus body to the other end of the apparatus body. In a more preferred embodiment, the plurality of ports are open to one end of the apparatus body only and they comprise at least a fluid supply port, a fluid suction port, and a regulated port having a suction regular to selectively control the amount of suction through the regulated port. Valves are preferably provided to control flow to and from the ports into and out of the tool insertion thru-hole.

Abstract: The invention concerns a surgical apparatus for irrigating an operative site during endoscopic surgery. The apparatus comprises a reservoir of irrigation fluid contained within an air actuated pouch, a pump for inflating the pouch so that the reservoir is compressed, pressure control means, a microprocessor for operating the system, heating panels contained within the pouch for providing heated irrigation fluid, and a nozzle and tube for delivering the irrigation fluid to an operative site. The apparatus also provides a stick fitting for attaching tubing to the fluid reservoir. In addition to the stick fitting, the apparatus provides a locking receiver system for insuring that the stick fitting will not disengage during use.