AxcessPort™


Developed by a surgeon for surgeons, the AxcessPort™ is a patented, sterile, single-use replacement for existing laparoscopic surgery systems. The AxcessPort™’s all-in-one platform provides a one-of-a-kind combination of features that save surgeons time including fixing setup, fogging, cleaning, maintenance, pixelation and limit zoom issues. The AxcessPort™ is covered by patents issued and patents pending.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY (MIS) PLATFORM

  • FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

    The fits in the palm of your hand design along with an incorporated flexible instrument channel allows 4 degrees of instrument movement around the visualized operating field as well as rapid instrument exchange.

  • MOBILE HD DIGITAL IMAGING FOR MIS

    By replacing 4 large modular components of laparoscopy and combining 6 features into a single efficient AxcessPort™, Minimally Invasive Surgery is streamlined. We eliminate zoom issues native to today’s laparoscopic tools.

    The AxcessPort™ is positioned and secured at the abdominal wall giving a “stadium view” for improved visual safety within the operative field. 

  • Single-use, no reprocessing

    Facility turnover increases 10-20% by case turnover. No reprocessing needed saving an average of $100 per procedure. Works in any facility—no special setup required. Can be used in existing surgical facilities, as well as  minimal and austere locations worldwide.

Reimagining Minimally Invasive Surgery
from the Inside Out

4K images + AI visualization

Axcess Instruments is led by board-certified general surgeon Dr. Michael Norton, a veteran of over 32 years in the operating room. After decades of firsthand experience with the limitations of conventional laparoscopic tools—blurry lenses, fogged views, and time-consuming cleanings—Dr. Norton decided it was time for something better.

Natural steering, no moving parts

The result is the AxcessPort™: a palm-sized, 4K digital imaging device that streamlines six essential surgical functions into one compact, single-use system. With integrated AI visualization, natural camera steering, and in-situ lens cleaning, the AxcessPort makes minimally invasive surgery faster, safer, and more surgeon-friendly. No reprocessing. No moving parts. No facility limitations.

LED lighting + in-situ lens cleaning

Backed by 14 patents, the AxcessPort is designed to meet the moment—where healthcare demands efficiency, outcomes must be improved, and hospitals are under pressure to do more with less. Our unified approach merges clinical utility with scalable business potential, creating a high-impact opportunity for healthcare systems and investors alike.

Frequently asked questions

  • The AxcessPort™ is a palm-sized, AI-enhanced laparoscopic device that combines six essential surgical functions into a single-use unit—eliminating the need for separate cameras, lights, and cleaning systems. Unlike traditional laparoscopes, it requires no reprocessing and enables faster, uninterrupted procedures.

  • The AxcessPort is designed to streamline minimally invasive surgical procedures by offering high-resolution 4K imaging, real-time AI visualization, and in-situ lens cleaning—all of which reduce surgical interruptions, improve field of view, and accelerate room turnover times.

  • Yes. The AxcessPort is a single-use, disposable surgical scope designed to eliminate the need for reprocessing and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. This also contributes to cost savings and shorter setup times between cases.

  • Absolutely. As an AI laparoscopic camera, the AxcessPort uses embedded data capture and advanced optics to support improved visualization, with potential for future AI-driven image recognition and autonomous camera positioning.

  • Yes. The AxcessPort is designed for universal use across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and even austere or mobile medical environments. It requires no specialized infrastructure, making it ideal for flexible deployment.

  • The AxcessPort laparoscope is optimized for a variety of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, tubal ligation, appendectomy, and exploratory abdominal surgeries—offering clarity, efficiency, and surgeon-friendly control in every case.