FN Thomson Reuters Web of Science™ VR 1.0 PT P PN US2014236168-A1; US8956286-B2 TI Inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag has length and width, where artificial pneumoperitoneum bag neck portion is provided with first end and second end, where first end forms bag opening. AU BONADIO F HALPIN L D MACNALLY S J SHIBLEY K A VAUGH T WILLIAMS S AE ATROPOS LTD (ATRO-Non-standard) ATROPOS LTD (ATRO-Non-standard) GA 2014Q05204 AB NOVELTY - The inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag has a length and a width, where an artificial pneumoperitoneum bag neck portion is provided with a first end and a second end. The first end forms a bag opening. The artificial pneumoperitoneum bag body portion forms a closed cavity in fluid communication with the second end of the neck portion. The body portion has a length and width greater than a length and width of the neck portion. A ring is located at the bag opening, where the ring is configured to bias the bag opening. USE - Inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag. ADVANTAGE - The inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag has a length and a width, where an artificial pneumoperitoneum bag neck portion is provided with a first end and a second end, and hence ensures effective and safe inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for creating an artificial pneumoperitoneum in a patient. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an inflatable artificial pneumoperitoneum bag. 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