#$%^&*AU2016203286A120161222.pdf#####11 SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH INTEGRATED ILLUMINATION ABSTRACT A loading unit (40) includes an elongated body (50), an end effector (60), and a lighting unit (70). The elongated body (50) defines a longitudinal axis and has a distal end portion (54). The end effector (60) is supported on the distal end portion (54) of the elongated body (60). The lighting unit (70) is disposed in the distal end portion (54) of the elongated body (50) and has a distal surface that is configured to emit light about the end effector (60) to provide illumination of the end effector (60) and an area distal to the end effector (60). 11336079 (TRN- P234625)1/3 co if It It C== CN# C~# C~l J
