In one aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical access apparatus is disclosed for positioning within an incision in tissue that includes an elongated seal member configured to removably receive at least one surgical object, and a deployment member. In another aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical access apparatus is disclosed for positioning within an incision in tissue that includes a housing configured to removably receive at least one surgical object, an elongated member, and at least one filament. A method of percutaneously accessing an underlying surgical work site using a surgical apparatus is also disclosed.
