Access device having discrete visualization locations

A system for accessing and visualizing a surgical location, comprising:

• a device having an elongate body defining a first passage for accessing the surgical location with surgical instruments and a second passage for visualizing the surgical location with a viewing element, said elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said elongate body having a contracted configuration for insertion into the patient and an expanded configuration for providing access to the surgical location, said second passage being partially enclosed by a wall at least in said proximal portion;
• and
• a surgical instrument configured to be inserted into said second passage.

A method of accessing a surgical location, comprising:

• providing a device comprising an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said elongate body defining a first passage and a second passage, said first passage extending through said elongate body through which surgical instruments can be inserted to a surgical location of a patient, said second passage being partially enclosed by a wall at least in said proximal portion, said second passage configured to receive a surgical instrument, said elongate body configurable to have an expanded configuration;
• and
• configuring said elongate body for insertion into the patient.