A surgical access apparatus that includes a compressible access port having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and defining at least one lumen therethrough. The lumen may be suitable for receiving and forming a substantially sealing engagement with a surgical object inserted therethrough. The apparatus may also include an adapter configured to be disposed on the outer surface of the compressible access port. The adapter may be expandable such that, in a first compressed condition, the adapter is suitable for insertion into an incision through body tissue, and, in a second expanded condition, the outer surface of the adapter expands so as to form a substantially sealing engagement with the incision. Also, a tissue engaging member, such as a wound protector, may be disposed between the adapter and the incision.
