Apparatus for treating a portion of a reproductive system and related methods of use

A method for performing a laparoscopic hysterectomy procedure, the method comprising:

• inserting a medical device into a vaginal canal of a patient, the medical device comprising:
• an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween;
• a handle connected to the proximal end of the elongate member;
• an end effector assembly connected to the distal end of the elongate member;
• and
• a cutting device configured to extend from the end effector assembly, wherein the cutting device has a retracted configuration in which the cutting device is withdrawn into the end effector assembly and a deployed configuration in which the cutting device extends from the end effector assembly;
• positioning the end effector adjacent tissue associated with one of uterine or cervical tissues;
• deploying the cutting device;
• and
• creating an incision to excise at least a uterus of the patient from surrounding tissue.

A medical device for performing a surgical procedure, the medical device comprising:

• an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween;
• a handle connected to the proximal end of the elongate member;
• an end effector assembly connected to the distal end of the elongate member;
• a cutting device configured to extend from the end effector assembly, wherein the cutting device has a retracted configuration in which the cutting device is withdrawn into the end effector assembly and a deployed configuration in which the cutting device extends from the end effector assembly, wherein the cutting device is configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the end effector assembly, and wherein the cutting device includes a cauterizing instrument;
• and
• an expandable member positioned on the elongate member at a location proximal of the end effector assembly.