A surgical access apparatus has a body including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a liner interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion. The proximal portion and the distal portion are longitudinally movable relative to each other. A holder is releasably attached to the body for holding the body in a first state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a first distance apart. Removing the holder from the body allows the body to transition to a second state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a second distance apart. The second distance is greater than the first distance. At least one port extends through the proximal portion and is adapted for the reception of an object. Compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object.
