#$%^&*AU2014200369A120140904.pdf#####OPTICAL OBTURATOR VISUALIZATION SYSTEM ABSTRACT A visualization system (10) includes an obturator assembly (200) and an endoscope (300). The obturator assembly (200) includes two body halves (200a, 200b) defining a longitudinal split line (205). Each of the two body halves (200a, 200b) includes a housing portion (202) and an elongate member portion (204) extending distally from the housing portion (202). The two body halves (200a, 200b) define a longitudinal bore (224) extending between proximal and distal ends (240, 250) thereof. The endoscope (300) is configured for insertion into the longitudinal bore (224) of the obturator assembly (200), wherein at least a portion of the obturator assembly (200) is transparent to permit visualization of tissue with the endoscope (300).
