A sleeve for introducing a surgical instrument (e.g., a lipoplasty probe) into the body via a wound pierced in the skin, and an insertion device for making the wound and inserting the sleeve therethrough are provided. The sleeve reduces the transmission of friction and heat (e.g., caused by the highly...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6024725?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6024725 - Reducing tissue trauma and fluid loss during surgery
