Surgical tool positioning system

A tool positioning system, comprising:

• an introduction device constructed and arranged to slidingly receive an articulating probe;
• a first tool support comprising at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a first tool, wherein the first tool support is oriented toward a first operator location;
• and
• a second tool support comprising at least one guide element constructed and arranged to slidingly receive a second tool, wherein the second tool support is oriented toward a second operator location, wherein the first tool is positioned at a first side of a distal end of the articulating probe and the second tool is positioned at a second side of the distal end of the articulating probe opposite the first side, wherein the first tool is controlled by an operator at the first operator location and the second tool is controlled by an operator at the second operator location.