A surgical port (10) for use during a thoracic surgery includes a first port element (12) and a second port element (14). The first port element includes a first sidewall (16) and a first flange (18) that is positioned adjacent a proximal portion of the first sidewall. The first flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The second port element includes a second sidewall (20) and a second flange (22) that is positioned adjacent a distal portion of the second sidewall. The second flange extends in a laterally outward direction. The first port element is configured to securely couple to the second port element and each of the first and second sidewalls defines a passageway to allow a surgical instrument to pass therethrough.
