Abstract: An umbilical cord clamping assembly which in its first embodiment provides for an umbilical cord clamp which is constructed of a pair of spaced-apart clamping members connected by a connecting member. A clamping tool is provided which cooperates with the umbilical cord clamp of this invention which simultaneously causes each clamping member of the umbilical cord clamp to be installed upon the umbilical cord while also cutting of the umbilical cord therebetween and also cutting the connecting member connecting the pair of clamping members. The second embodiment of this invention employs a pair of nonconnected clamping members which are each cradled separately in the clamping tool within a separate spring member. The spring member functions to locate the tool in the open position as well as to accommodate bowing of the clamping members about an unbilical cord. When the clamping tool is completely closed, it becomes locked which must be then deactivated to open the tool.

Abstract: The laproscopic trocar which takes the form of an elongated cannula through which to be inserted an elongated sharp pointed instrument. The tip of the instrument includes screw threads with the rear portion of the instrument including a crank assembly. Rotation of the crank assembly causes gradual penetration of the instrument through a patient's abdominal wall.