#$%^&*AU2013206378B220141211.pdf#####EXPANDING SEAL ANCHOR FOR SINGLE INCISION SURGERY ABSTRACT A surgical anchoring apparatus (1000) configured and dimensioned for positioning within tissue, the surgical anchoring apparatus (1000) comprising: a grip segment (100) configured and dimensioned for engagement with an outer surface of the tissue, the grip segment (100) being adapted to transition between a normal state, wherein a peripheral portion of the grip segment (100) is oriented towards the tissue, and an at least partially inverted state, wherein the peripheral portion of the grip segment (100) is oriented away from the tissue an expandable section (200) having a proximal end secured to the grip segment (100) such that the expandable section (200) extends distally from the grip segment (100), and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the expandable section (200) defining a longitudinal axis, and being configured and dimensioned for movement between an initial condition and an expanded condition and a dilator element (300) configured and dimensioned for insertion into the expandable section (200) to cause the expandable section (200) to transition to the second expanded condition during advancement of the dilator element (300) through the expandable section (200) to thereby facilitate securement of the expandable section (200) relative to the tissue.
