A uterine manipulator includes a sound and a body. The sound has a selectivelyactuatableanchor disposed proximate a distal end and an operating mechanism spaced fromthe anchorfor controlling actuation of the anchor. The body has a passage therethroughadapted toreceive the sound passed proximally through the body to a position in whichthe operatingmechanism is accessible proximally of the body and the anchor extendsdistally.
