#$%^&*AU2011200921B220140424.pdf#####ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH FLEXIBLE CANNULAS ABSTRACT An access assembly (10) configured to receive one or more surgical instruments is provided. The access assembly (10) includes a compressible port (50) having a s proximal end and a distal end, the port (50) defining a plurality of longitudinal passageway (51) extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a flexible cannula assembly (100) received in each of the longitudinal passageway (51) of the port (50). The cannula (100) assemblies each including a seal (142) configured to receive an instrument inserted therethrough in a sealing manner.2/5 148 (K 146 140 134 "d" 142 -114 136 /--120 138 116 150 -102 - -2-- - 2 132 130 112 -118 128 126- -144 152 104-\\\ -110 104F 1 FIG. 2