Abstract: A surgical access port, comprising: an elongated working channel with a lower distal end opening positionable near an internal surgical site and an upper proximal opening that receives surgical instruments in use, the working channel defining an internal hollow cavity with a diameter configured to receive more than one surgical instrument at a time and that allows surgical instruments to be inserted at varying angles; and a plurality of side channels extending along an outer perimeter of the working channel, each side channel defined by an inner-facing wall and an outer wall.