An endoscopic apparatus for dissecting a blood vessel includes a
endoscopic barrel having a plurality of lumens, one of the lumens being
dimensioned for receiving an endoscope, a handle disposed at a proximal
end of the endoscopic barrel, at least two fingers having distally curved
ends for dissecting and cauterizing the desired blood vessel, and a
displaceable cone portion disposed over a distal end of the endoscopic
barrel. The cone portion has a first position concealing the at least two
fingers and a second, extended position exposing the at least two
fingers. A control rod extends between the handle and each of the fingers
such that movement of the control mechanism between a first position and
a second position produces a predetermined movement of the respective
finger.