#$%^&*AU2014203100A120140703.pdf#####FLEXIBLE PORT SEAL Abstract A flexible port seal (10) for insertion through tissue comprising an outer seal (12) defining a bore therethrough. A support disk (20) removably mounted within the bore of the outer seal. A throughport (14, 16, 18) defining a throughbore for receipt of a surgical instrument. The throughport forming a fluid tight seal against the surgical instrument inserted therethrough. The throughport extending through the support disk, wherein the throughport is configured to flex relative to the support disk.